Five people were killed when a small plane crashed near Lafayette Regional Airport in Louisiana • Another injured survivor of the crash and is hospitalized in human condition
The scene of the crash // Photo: IP
A plane crash in Louisiana took the lives of five people. A sixth person on the plane survived the crash, which happened around 9:22 a.m., Lafayette County Fire Department Chief Robert Benoit said at a news conference.
Lafayette is about 150 miles west of New Orleans.
Fire fighters have identified among the dead pilot, Ian Biggs, and four other passengers, their sons Carly Ann McCrewd, who worked as a sports reporter for WDSU Television Network in New Orleans, and was the bride of Louisiana State offensive coordinator Steve Ensinger, who is expected to face Atlanta in the final US College Football Championship.
McCord previously worked at ESPN in Baton Rouge City. During the pre-game show, ESPN radio broadcaster Matt Moskona said in a broadcast that McCord was on his way to Atlanta to watch the final game.
Broadcaster killed in plane crash, Carly Ann McCrew // Photo Archive: IP
Joel Wilmani, the station's president, said: "We are devastated by the loss of such incredible talent. Carly's passion for sports journalism and her deep knowledge of Louisiana sports, from high school to professional degrees, have made her an exceptional journalist. When we reflect on her impressive body of work, We offer our deepest condolences to her family. "
The injured passenger has been identified as Stephen Wade Brazas, 37. He is in human condition, Lafayette Fire Department spokesman said in a media release.
Three people were injured in the area, including a man who was in the vehicle or near it and two employees of a nearby post office, Benoit said. Postal workers were treated with smoke inhalation and their condition was fine, he said.
The eight-passenger plane took off from the airport as it crashed, Benoit said. The crash site is about 5.5 miles from Louisiana's main airport.
Authorities are yet to release any information about the victims or the aircraft owner.