LONDDONDERRY, NH — A twin-engine cargo plane crashed into a residential area shortly after taking off from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport on January 15, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m.
Authorities reported that the aircraft, a Beechcraft 1900, was en route to an undisclosed location when it encountered difficulties. The plane crashed on Bartlett Street, damaging several homes and vehicles.
Emergency services, including the Londonderry Fire Department and the New Hampshire State Police, responded to the scene. Two occupants of the aircraft were confirmed dead. There were no reported injuries among residents in the vicinity.
Officials closed Bartlett Street and adjacent roadways as they conducted an investigation into the crash. The FAA and NTSB have been notified and are currently assessing the situation.
Witnesses reported seeing smoke shortly after the plane took off, but details about the cause of the crash remain unverified. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact local law enforcement.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation unfolds.