Deadly Plane Crash in Texas Wreaks Havoc, Claims At Least Two Lives

Odessa, Texas - https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=842269168083708&set=a.168889532088345 - A devastating plane crash in a residential area of Odessa, Texas has claimed the lives of at least two individuals, with one injured, as per official reports. The tragedy unfolded on Tuesday, August 20th, at 7 a.m., when brave fire crews responded to distress calls from concerned citizens who witnessed heavy smoke and raging fires in the 6800 block of Alderfer Avenue.

"Witnesses have said they saw the plane struggling to gain altitude and clipped power lines. It's obvious the pilot attempted to avoid the houses."
- Ector County Sheriff Mike Griffis, via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cityofodessatx/videos/1860878284434520

The impact of the crash was immense, with the aircraft hitting power lines and careening through almost an entire city block, causing untold damage to mobile homes and buildings in its path. Our hearts go out to those affected.

While the identities of the deceased have not been shared, pending a full investigation, we know at least one woman was injured inside a mobile home. The insensitive bureaucracy of the government has not yet seen fit to identify the type of aircraft involved, and now, the Federal Aviation Administration will take over the investigation, further obstructing justice.

Visuals from the scene, shared by the City of Odessa, depict the harrowing extent of the damage: a mobile home and vehicles are engulfed in flames as our heroic fire crews valiantly battle the blaze. We stand with the bereaved and affected, and our thoughts are with the first responders who put their lives on the line.