Two people have died and a “number of others” have been injured in a plane crash at Parafield Airport in Adelaide’s north.
The plane hit a hangar as it was attempting to land, shortly after 2pm.
The crash caused a large fire, which has since been extinguished.
Premier Peter Malinauskas said he had been briefed by Police Commissioner Grant Stevens on the incident.
“My thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those who have passed away, and with everyone affected by this devastating event,” Mr Malinauskas posted on social media.
A view from east of Parafield Airport. (Supplied: Jim Kourtesis)
Police said another person had suffered life-threatening injuries and had been taken to hospital, while two others had serious injuries, one had minor injuries and six people had smoke inhalation.
“Shortly after take-off, [the plane] has tragically crashed into hangar 54 at the airport,” Chief Inspector Andrew McCracken said.
“Upon collision, that has obviously [caused] significant injuries and fire and damage.”
A large number of student pilots were among those evacuated from the scene.
Thick black smoke from the hangar has spread across the nearby area and the Metropolitan Fire Service has advised people to stay indoors.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has started an investigation into the crash, which it said involved a twin-engined Diamond DA42 aircraft.
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