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A small passenger plane has crashed near Ponca City

Posted at 12:38 PM, Aug 04, 2018
and last updated 2018-08-06 04:44:11-04

Kay County Sheriff, Steve Kelley, has confirmed that a small passenger plane has crashed near U Street just North of Hubbard Street.

 

The small-engine plane took off from Ponca City Regional Airport in Ponca City, OK. The aircraft was destroyed by a post-crash fire.

 

According to a FAA Spokesman there were at least 6 people on board.

 

The FAA and NTSB will investigate with the NTSB leading the investigation.

 

OHP has confirmed 5 dead, three adults and two children, from the crash.

 

The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

 

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