The FAA and NTSB are investigating the crash.
, reported Saturday night not long after the crash. The fire grew to 831 acres, but was 70% contained by firefighters as of Monday morning.
Lacey police first learned of smoky conditions in the area of Dover and West Lacey roads shortly before midnight Saturday, officials said. As firefighters responded to the area Sunday, the downed plane was spotted near the blaze, Lacey police said in their Monday afternoon statement. “Due to smoke and fire in the area, as well as the difficult terrain, authorities could not immediately access the scene of the airplane crash,” police noted. “The fire continued to spread, at which time the New Jersey Forest Fire Service activated their personnel.”Several fire agencies responded to the scene, including the Manitou Park and Bamber Lake fire departments, according to police.
The plane crash occurred at 10:18 p.m. Saturday about a half mile southwest of Ocean County Airport, said Peter C. Knudson, a spokesman for the National Transportation Safety Board.The NTSB and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the crash.Rob Jennings may be reached atIf you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
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