Small Plane Crashes in Residential Neighborhood Near Portland Airport

A small plane crashed into a residential neighborhood near the Portland International Airport in Oregon on Saturday morning, causing a fire and sending up a large plume of smoke.

A small plane crashed into a residential neighborhood near the Portland International Airport in Oregon on Saturday morning, causing a fire and sending up a large plume of smoke.

The plane, a twin-engine Cessna 421C, went down around 10:30 a.m. in the city of Fairview, which is located about 10 miles northeast of Portland.

Small Plane Crashes in Residential Neighborhood Near Portland Airport

Videos shared on social media showed the plane engulfed in flames and a large plume of smoke rising high into the air. The videos also appeared to show damage to a house in the neighborhood.

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office said it was responding to the scene and would provide updates as they became available. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it was investigating the crash and did not yet know how many people were on board the plane.

Small Plane Crashes in Residential Neighborhood Near Portland Airport

The plane crashed close to the Troutdale Airport, which is a smaller airport used for flight training and recreational flying.

Officials have not yet said if there are any injuries or deaths as a result of the crash. Power is out in the area, according to FOX 12.

Small Plane Crashes in Residential Neighborhood Near Portland Airport

The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate the crash.

This story is developing. Please check back for updates.

Small Plane Crashes in Residential Neighborhood Near Portland Airport

* The crash occurred in a residential area with single-family homes and apartments.

* The plane came down in a backyard of a home, causing significant damage to the house.

* The fire department is on the scene and is working to extinguish the flames.

* The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

* The NTSB will be leading the investigation into the crash.

* The FAA will be assisting the NTSB with the investigation.

* Witnesses reported seeing the plane flying low before it crashed.

* The plane was registered to a private owner in California.

* The FAA has not yet released the names of the people who were on board the plane.