Small Plane Crashes Into Maryland Power Lines, Crews Working To Rescue Occupants

A small airplane crashed into energy traces in Maryland on Sunday night, and emergency crews have been working all through the evening to rescue two folks trapped inside whereas the plane dangled within the air.

The accident occurred close to Montgomery Village, Maryland, round 5:30 p.m., about 25 miles from Washington D.C., and just some miles from a small airport. About 90,000 properties and companies misplaced energy within the space as dozens of emergency personnel descended on the dramatic scene.

Photographs present the plane enmeshed vertically within the traces and dangling off a transmission tower. It’s unclear how a lot injury the accident precipitated, however some estimates say the airplane was trapped greater than 100 toes off the bottom.

No accidents have been reported, and rescue crews stated they have been in touch with the pilot and passenger within the airplane. Maryland County Hearth Chief Scott Goldstein stated crews have been working to floor the high-voltage energy traces and safe the airplane earlier than they might try any rescue effort.

“We’re awaiting clearance to the scene earlier than crews can start work to stabilize the electrical infrastructure and start restoring service,” Pepco, which operates the traces, wrote on Twitter.

The plane, recognized by the Federal Aviation Administration as a single-engine airplane, was flying to the county airport from White Plains, New York, on Sunday. It’s unclear what precipitated the accident, though The Washington Submit notes it was misty and wet within the space when it occurred.