Plane Crash in Lafayette Parish Leaves Three Dead, Officials Report
On Tuesday afternoon, a tragic plane crash in Lafayette Parish resulted in the death of three individuals. The incident occurred near the Family Dollar store off Gloria Switch Road in Carencro.
Details of the Plane Crash
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office (LPSO) reported that the aircraft involved was a Baron Beechcraft. This small, twin-propeller plane was seen circling in the air before it ultimately went down near the roundabout at Gloria Switch Road and Louisiana Highway 93.
Investigation Underway
Sgt. Chris Cormier, an LPSO spokesperson, confirmed that officials are actively investigating the scene. Witness accounts played a crucial role in tracking the flight path of the aircraft before the crash. The LPSO is withholding the names of the victims to respect their families during this difficult time.
Scene Management and Response
- Deputies were dispatched to secure the area around the crash site.
- Drivers were advised to avoid the vicinity as responders awaited experts from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Details regarding the crash’s cause remain unclear, and the investigation is ongoing. More information will be provided as it becomes available. For continuous updates, stay connected with El-Balad.
