1 dead, 1 injured after small plane crashes in Beverly, officials say

A small plane crash in Beverly on Thursday morning resulted in one death and serious injuries to another man. Emergency responders confirmed they received the call around 8:49 a. m. , arriving to find two men trapped in a Mooney M20 aircraft that had crashed near Beverly Regional Airport. One man was pronounced dead at the scene, and the other was flown to a hospital by medical helicopter.

Authorities have withheld the identities of the victims pending notification of their families. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board plan to investigate the crash to determine the cause. Fortunately, no injuries were reported on the ground, and there was minimal property damage. This incident marks a tragic event for the Beverly community, bringing attention to aviation safety. Local officials emphasize the importance of thorough investigations in such accidents.