Emergency personnel are on scene of a plane crash in Ocean County, TLS has learned.
According to preliminary information we received, it appears a small plane crashed near the Ocean County Airport.
Sources say emergency personnel were investigating reports of a smoke condition in the area for several hours, but could not locate the source of the smoke.
Moments ago, authorities located a downed plane on fire in a wooded area.
According to sources, the plane crashed shortly after 10:00 PM.
A man believed to be the pilot has been found deceased.
Federal authorities are responding to the scene.
Firefighters are battling an approximate 10-20 acre brush fire as a result of the plane crash.
UPDATE: The fire has spread and has become a wildfire, prompting many fire departments from around the County to respond due to the threat of damage to the nearby structures.
Developing.
UPDATE Sunday 2:55 PM:
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service remains on scene of a wildfire burning in the area of the Robert J. Miller Airpark in Lacey Twp.
The wildfire has grown to 325 acres and remains 0% contained.
25 structures are threatened.
UPDATE 3:23 PM: NTSB: Here is the extent of the information that we have at this time:
At about 10:18 PM EDT, on Saturday, September 2, a Cirrus SR20 airplane crashed about ½ mile southwest of the Ocean County Airport in Bayville, New Jersey. The flight originated in Monmouth Executive Airport in Farmingdale, New Jersey.
The NTSB has opened an investigation into the accident. An NTSB investigator is enroute from the Washington, D.C., area and will arrive at the accident site this afternoon to begin the on-scene phase of the investigation.
The identity of the pilot will be released by local authorities.
A preliminary report is expected in 2-3 weeks.
The entire investigation is expected to be completed in 12-24 months.
BREAKING UPDATE: The pilot has died.
– The plane went down approximately 10:00 PM
– Federal authorities are responding to the scene. https://t.co/7TRq3aagmV pic.twitter.com/rfZVbD420K
— The Lakewood Scoop (@LakewoodScoop) September 3, 2023
ICYMI: A small plane crashed in Lacey Township, Ocean County last night – here’s what we know so far:
– The plane crashed approximately 10:15 PM in a wooded area near Miller Airport
– The pilot did not survive
– Emergency personnel located the plane wreckage shortly before… pic.twitter.com/wVStyK4sdn
— The Lakewood Scoop (@LakewoodScoop) September 3, 2023
The following screenshot is from comments on TLS Facebook.
We have not independently verified this information. It is being posted here for informational purposes only.
However, TLS has received information that the pilot did not adhere to certain safety guidelines during… pic.twitter.com/sucWnQpnsM
— The Lakewood Scoop (@LakewoodScoop) September 3, 2023
Goose hopes everyone is ok and also thinks private planes & meet boards are not necessary.
Gossage out!
there was loss of life and you are writing jokes????
I believe he wrote that before it was reported that a man passed. I was up overnight and following the timing. Try not to be judgemental. I don’t know this person either but in chodesh Elul we should be nicer.
Goose isn’t writing a joke. Goose is dead serious (no pun intended) that the vast majority of private planes & meat boards are Baal Tashchus.
Goose wishes the entire Jewish nation a year of health, prosperity & happiness.
Gossage out!
How many times are you “out”??? Can’t you just stay “out”???
A man passed. May he rest in peace.
😢😢😢 so sad.
✈️ rest in piece ❤️.
Boards must meet annually.
Moderator, could you please censor irreverent pointless comments on sensitive posts that may cause ill will or pain. Thank you.
Very sad. Someone has to receive terrible news today about their loved one, friend. Rest in Peace and may God protect all the emergency responders.😓
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Everyone knows wildfires are caused by anthropogenic climate change.
There should be a heavy concern as to the large increase of activity stemming from Lakewood Airport. These small planes are flying at low altitudes over heavily populated areas. Overall small planes do not have a good track record of safety. Does Lakewood Twp have a safety plan in place? Is there a plan on Noise Pollution/ Health of residents on the ground/ Air Pollution/ Devaluation of homes near the airport?