2 dead after plane crashes into Ohio home

BREAKING NEWSMay. 14, 2026, 9:34 PM UTCU.S. newsU.S. news2 dead after plane crashes into Ohio homeA Piper PA-28 aircraft crashed after departing from a municipal airport a few miles east of the Akron home, which caught fire in the crash.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleAt least two people dead after small plane crashes into house in Ohio00:47Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleBy Meriam Bouarrouj and Doha MadaniTwo people were killed after a plane crashed into a residence in Akron, Ohio, on Thursday afternoon, local and federal authorities said.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.The victims were on board the plane, and no one inside the home reported injuries, according to the Akron Police Department. Calls about the crash began coming in just before 4 p.m., police said.Only two people were on the Piper PA-28 aircraft that crashed, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The National Transportation Safety Board will lead the investigation into the incident, according to the FAA. The home caught fire following the crash, the Akron Fire Department said in a statement. Videos posted online showed the home’s garage engulfed in flames while sirens sounded in the background.A small portion of the plane’s tail could be seen in the home’s driveway.The plane departed from the Akron Fulton Regional Airport, which is about three miles east of the crash site, Ohio State Highway Patrol said. Representatives from the airport did not immediately respond to a request for comment from NBC News. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMeriam BouarroujMeriam Bouarrouj is an NBC News assignment editor.Doha MadaniDoha Madani is a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News. Pronouns: she/her.Colin Sheeley, Tavleen Tarrant and Cristian Santana contributed.