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Small Twin-Engine Plane Crashes Near Nashua Airport, Injuring Pilot

State aviation officials are leading the initial inquiry pending arrival of federal investigators.

Overview

  • The Velocity V‑Twin went down before 2:30 p.m. at 45 Cannongate Road, shortly after departing Nashua Airport around 2:10 p.m., according to the FAA.
  • The aircraft struck trees and the corner of a building and came to rest upside down in a residential parking lot, causing significant roof damage.
  • Police said the pilot was the sole occupant, was conscious and speaking with responders, and was transported to a hospital.
  • Officials reported no injuries on the ground; fire crews shut down a furnace as a precaution and called building inspectors to assess damage.
  • The New Hampshire Bureau of Aeronautics is handling on‑scene work until NTSB and FAA personnel arrive to begin the formal investigation.