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TITUSVILLE, Fla. - A small plane crashed in a wooded area of Brevard County on Friday afternoon, injuring two people, authorities said.
What we know:
Authorities said a small plane carrying a flight instructor and a student pilot crashed Friday afternoon in a wooded area near Space Coast Regional Airport in Titusville.
Titusville Police said the crash occurred shortly after 2 p.m. in woods just west of the airport and north of Shepard Drive. Both occupants of the aircraft were able to place a 911 call themselves.
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Authorities said a small plane carrying a flight instructor and a student pilot crashed Friday afternoon in a wooded area near Space Coast Regional Airport in Titusville. [Credit: City of Titusville]
Emergency personnel from Titusville police and fire departments, along with Brevard County Fire Rescue, responded immediately. One person was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, while the other suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
What we don't know:
Officials have not released details on what led to the crash, and the condition of the injured individuals beyond their initial assessment has also not been disclosed.
The backstory:
The crash is the latest in a series of small-plane incidents reported in Central Florida in recent weeks. Federal investigators are now taking over the probe to determine whether mechanical failure, weather, or pilot error may have played a role.
What they're saying:
Titusville police confirmed the initial call came from inside the downed aircraft. The occupants were able to contact 911 themselves, which allowed for a swift response from emergency crews, the agency said in a statement.
Authorities added that further information will be released once the investigation develops.
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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Titusville Police Department and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) registry.