Small Plane Crashes in Colombian Neighborhood; 8 Dead

Small Plane Crashes in Colombian Neighborhood; 8 Dead
Firefighters work at the crash site of a small plane that fell on top of homes in a residential area of Medellin, Colombia, on Nov. 21, 2022. Jaime Saldarriaga/AP Photo
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MEDELLIN, Colombia—A small plane crashed Monday in a neighborhood in the central Colombian city of Medellín, killing eight people on board, airport authorities said. No injuries were immediately reported on the ground.

The aircraft crashed after taking off from the Olaya Herrera Airport, Colombian aviation officials said in a statement. The victims were identified as six passengers and two crew members. It was not immediately clear if more than eight people were on the plane.