Two people have died and a “number of others” have been injured in a plane crash at Parafield Airport in Adelaide’s north.<\/p>\n
The plane hit a hangar as it was attempting to land, shortly after 2pm.<\/p>\n
The crash caused a large fire, which has since been extinguished.<\/p>\n
Premier Peter Malinauskas said he had been briefed by Police Commissioner Grant Stevens on the incident.<\/p>\n
“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.<\/p>\n
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A view from east of Parafield Airport. (Supplied: Jim Kourtesis)<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
“Shortly after take-off, [the plane] has tragically crashed into hangar 54 at the airport,” Chief Inspector Andrew McCracken said.<\/p>\n
“Upon collision, that has obviously [caused] significant injuries and fire and damage.”\u00a0<\/p>\n
A large number of student pilots were among those evacuated from the scene.<\/p>\n
Thick black smoke from the hangar has spread across the nearby area and the Metropolitan Fire Service has advised people to stay indoors.<\/p>\n
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has started an investigation into the crash, which it said involved a twin-engined Diamond DA42 aircraft.<\/p>\n
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