Three Injured After Plane Crashes Into Backyard Of Phoenix Home

A small craft crashed into 2 homes successful Phoenix connected Wednesday, injuring 3 people, authorities person confirmed.

The Piper P-28 craft first struck a property, tearing disconnected 1 of its wings, which landed connected nan roof. It past continued its descent, coming to remainder nose-down beside a swimming excavation successful nan backyard of a 2nd residence.

A student aviator and formation instructor, who were connected board, sustained insignificant cuts and burns. They were transported to nan infirmary alongside a man from 1 of nan affected homes, according to Phoenix Fire Department spokesperson Capt. Todd Keller.

Captain Keller told azfamily.com: "Fortunately, everyone was OK."

The clang occurred astir 7:20 a.m. connected March 4 adjacent nan intersection of Cave Creek Road and Deer Valley Drive.

The plane was headed to nan adjacent Deer Valley Airport erstwhile it crashed.

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating.