A small plane crashed in Manheim Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, on Sunday afternoon, resulting in multiple injuries. The incident occurred shortly after 2 p.m. near Brethren Village, an assisted living facility located on the fields of the campus. Emergency responders quickly arrived on the scene, providing medical assistance to those affected. Witnesses reported seeing smoke rising from the area of the crash. Authorities confirmed that at least four individuals sustained injuries, with reports indicating that at least one person was transported to a local hospital. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), who are expected to conduct a thorough examination of the wreckage and gather information regarding the flight’s history and pilot qualifications. Local residents expressed concerns about safety, particularly due to the plane’s proximity to the community. ‘This is shocking; it has never happened here before,’ said a nearby resident. Emergency services set up a staging area to manage the situation effectively, ensuring that the surrounding community was safe. Investigators are urging anyone with additional information related to the crash to come forward.
