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Military Investigating Tail Cone Incident in Hanahan
The exact circumstances surrounding the separation of the part from the plane remain unclear at this time.
Hanahan, SC – Military officials are currently investigating an incident in Hanahan, South Carolina, where a rear tail cone from a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft fell from the sky and landed in the parking lot of Divine Redeemer School.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the area has been secured as a precaution.
Authorities have confirmed that the tail cone detached from a military aircraft during flight and are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the incident.
A local resident captured the moment a rear tail cone from a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft fell from the sky and landed in the parking lot of Divine Redeemer School. The incident occurred around 4 PM today.
The witness shared the photos with Channel2 NOW, providing visual evidence of the surprising event.
The exact circumstances surrounding the separation of the part from the plane remain unclear at this time.
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Small Plane Crashes in Manheim Township After Pilot Reports Open Door, ATC Issued Urgent “PULL UP” Warning
MANHEIM TOWNSHIP, PA – A small aircraft crashed in Manheim Township, Lancaster County, on Sunday afternoon, leaving multiple people injured, authorities confirmed.
The Beechcraft Bonanza, identified as Aircraft N347M, took off from Lancaster Airport at approximately 3:15 p.m. ET.
Moments after departure, the pilot reported an open door and attempted to return to the airport. Air traffic control (ATC) issued an urgent “PULL UP” warning just before impact.
At approximately 3:20 p.m., the plane crashed in the parking lot of the Brethren Village Retirement Community, located near Fairview Drive and Meadowview Court. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that five people were on board at the time of the crash.
Emergency crews, including medics, firefighters, and law enforcement officers, arrived at the scene shortly after the crash.
Multiple injuries have been reported, but officials have yet to confirm the severity or whether there were any fatalities.
Several vehicles in the parking lot caught fire as a result of the crash. Staff at the Brethren Village Retirement Community were advised to remain indoors while emergency personnel worked to secure the area.
The FAA has launched an investigation into the cause of the crash. At this time, the circumstances leading to the aircraft’s rapid descent remain undetermined.
As a precaution, Route 501 in the vicinity has been closed to traffic. Authorities urge residents and commuters to avoid the area until further notice.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.