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Small Plane Crashes Near Fort Worth’s Hicks Airfield, Igniting Parked Semis

Federal investigators are taking charge following an afternoon response that contained the fires.

Overview

  • Authorities say the crash occurred around 1:30 p.m. in the 12000–12700 block of North Saginaw Boulevard just north of Hicks Airfield in Tarrant County.
  • Multiple 18-wheelers and trailers caught fire, sending heavy black smoke into the air before crews brought the blaze under control and closed lanes on Business 287.
  • Fire, EMS, and law-enforcement agencies from several departments responded, set up extensive water supplies, and secured the area.
  • The FAA has been designated to lead the investigation, and the NTSB has been notified as local officials maintain scene control.
  • Officials have not confirmed how many people were on board, whether there were injuries or fatalities, or the aircraft type despite conflicting early reports.