Plane crashes into Ohio home, killing 2 on board

A small plane crashed into a home in Akron, Ohio, on Thursday afternoon, killing the two people on board and sparking a large fire. The incident occurred around 3:45 p.m. in the 2200 block of Canterbury Circle, where a two-story house was severely damaged. No injuries were reported on the ground, though the home and an adjacent property were evacuated as a precaution. The plane, identified as a 1963 Piper Cherokee single-engine aircraft, departed from Akron Fulton Regional Airport, located about three miles east of the crash site. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are leading the investigation. Witnesses described hearing explosions and seeing heavy black smoke rising from the scene. Neighbor Michael Phillips recounted the moment the plane struck, noting a power flicker followed by loud booms. He and his family evacuated their home, while the homeowner, Colton 'CJ' Laudato, rescued his children and pet. The NTSB will determine the cause of the crash, with no immediate indications of mechanical failure or pilot error. Local authorities, including the Akron Fire Department and Ohio State Highway Patrol, secured the area while allowing residents to return to their homes. American Winds College of Aeronautics confirmed all its aircraft were accounted for and safe.