A small aircraft crash in Brookhaven, Georgia, during a late-night training flight has left three people hospitalized after the plane crashed into the front yard of a suburban residence. The incident occurred late Friday evening when the aircraft, registered to a local flight school, departed from Peachtree-DeKalb Airport and performed several touch-and-go landings as part of a standard training exercise. However, the plane veered off course, striking trees and electrical wiring before crashing into a residential neighborhood. While no one on the ground was injured, the aircraft’s wreckage caused a brief power outage in the area.
Brookhaven police confirmed that all three passengers were removed from the plane safely and provided immediate first aid before being transported to a local trauma center. The victims were described as conscious, alert, and breathing when they arrived at the hospital. Emergency responders, including the DeKalb County Fire Department and DeKalb American Medical Response team, were on the scene to provide additional care. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has been working with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to investigate the cause of the crash, which may lead to new safety protocols for flight training exercises.
Residents of the neighborhood expressed concern over the sudden appearance of the aircraft in their area, with some noting the startling nature of the event. The wreckage remains visible near the property, with fragments suspended in tree branches and electrical cables still hanging from the debris. Officials from FOX 5 Atlanta reported that the crash was a rare occurrence, emphasizing the safety of local flight training operations. Despite the alarming event, no homes were damaged, and the community was relieved that no ground casualties were recorded.
Authorities have not yet released the conditions of the injured individuals. The NTSB investigation will examine factors such as pilot training, aircraft maintenance, and weather conditions to determine the cause of the accident. In the meantime, the local airport is reviewing its training protocols to ensure similar incidents are prevented in the future. The community remains hopeful that the investigation will provide clarity on the cause of the crash, ensuring that such an event does not occur again.