Two people injured in plane crash in Shakopee

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On Friday, September 20, 2024, a small plane crashed in Shakopee. (FOX 9 / FOX 9)

SHAKOPEE, Minn. (FOX 9) – Two people were hospitalized early Friday afternoon after a small plane crash in Shakopee.

What we know

Shakopee police said they responded to a small plane crash that occurred around 12:30 p.m. Friday in Scenic Heights Park.

Two passengers on the plane were taken to hospital. Further information on the severity of their injuries is not yet available.

No further injuries were reported.

Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area while federal authorities respond.

Photos from the accident scene can be viewed below:

On Friday, September 20, 2024, a small plane crashed in Shakopee. (FOX 9)

By: FOX 9

According to the Federal Aviation Administration's registry, the aircraft is owned by Thunderbird Aircraft Co., based in Bloomington.

The aircraft is a multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft of the Piper PA-44-180 type.

The aircraft was manufactured in 1978.

The reason for the plane crash is unclear.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.