Small plane crashes into home in Fort Lauderdale

Posted: 04.17.2009 at 11:02 AM

Read more: National, Fort Lauderdale, Plane, Crash, Flames

OAKLAND PARK, Fla. (AP) — A small plane has crashed into a house outside Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and smoke can be seen rising from the crash site.

The crash happened Friday morning. Television images show the house has a gaping hole, and firefighters are working to extinguish the flames.

The home is near Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.

It isn't immediately clear if anyone was inside the home, or how many people were aboard the plane.

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