The aircraft crashed whereas taking off from Falcon Discipline Airport in Mesa, police there stated in a press release. The Honda HA-420 gentle enterprise jet struck the car outdoors airport property at 4:40 p.m., in keeping with the Federal Aviation Administration.
The jet appeared to have slid via the fencing earlier than placing a car, CBS affiliate KPHO-TV reported.
Tv information video confirmed what gave the impression to be a big hearth on a highway close to the airport.
Aerial video from KPHO-TV confirmed heavy smoke billowing from a highway close to the airport the place the airplane and car collided.
5 folks had been confirmed lifeless on the scene, police stated. Authorities stated 5 folks had been aboard the aircraft however did not specify whether or not they all died or whether or not anybody within the car might have been among the many victims.
The Mesa Police Division stated your complete space can be closed for a number of hours whereas authorities investigated the crash.
In keeping with GlobalAir, a Honda HA-420 jet has a takeoff distance of 4,000 ft and might attain speeds of about 485 mph. It may possibly maintain as much as two crewmembers and 6 passengers.
The FAA, the Nationwide Transportation Security Board and Mesa authorities will examine. No additional info was launched.
