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Five killed in small plane crash near Austin
Five people were killed in a small plane crash near Austin, Texas, authorities said. The incident occurred on Round Rock Road in Wimberley, with a Cessna aircraft involved. All five aboard were confirmed dead. The NTSB is investigating, per Fox News reporting, while Reuters and AP attribute the fatalities to the crash itself and note authorities are coordinating the response. Details about the flight, cause, and circumstances are not yet disclosed by the central sources. Fox News notes the aircraft type as a Cessna 421C and an early emphasis on a high-speed approach, but this is attributed to the Fox channel summary and not confirmed by AP or Reuters.
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Five killed in small plane crash near Austin
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Texas Cessna plane crash kills 5; NTSB investigating
Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. Five people were killed in an overnight plane crash in Texas , according to authorities. First responders were called to the scene after receiving a report of a crash in the 200 block of Round Rock Road in Wimberley, according to FOX 7.
A small plane has crashed in Texas Hill Country, killing all 5 on board, officials say
A crashed Cessna airplane is seen in a wooded area on Round Rock Road in Wimberley, Texas, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman via AP) AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A small plane carrying pickleball players crashed among trees in Texas Hill Country, killing all five people aboard, authorities said.