A tragic incident unfolded on Thursday night as a small single-engine Beechcraft Bonanza V35 crashed into a trailer park in Clearwater, Florida, resulting in multiple fatalities, as confirmed by local fire officials.
The Clearwater Fire and Rescue Department responded to the crash at Bayside Waters mobile home park, located just south of Clearwater Mall, around 7:08 p.m.
The pilot of the Beechcraft Bonanza V35 had reported engine failure before the aircraft went down, according to a statement from the FAA. The exact number of individuals on board remains unclear.
Clearwater Fire and Rescue Chief Scott Ehlers revealed that the wreckage caused fatalities both within the aircraft and the mobile home.
Disturbing scenes captured in videos released by the fire department depict the aftermath, with the smoldering plane wreckage adjacent to charred buildings and trees.
One video shared on social media portrays significant flames engulfing a home from a distance. The crash primarily impacted one mobile home, resulting in a fire that extended to three others, as explained by Fire Chief Scott Ehlers. Fortunately, the fires were swiftly brought under control.
