Two people have died after a small commuter plane crashed into a car dealership in Ohio on Tuesday morning,
Ohio State Highway Patrol confirmed the 1974 Beechcraft King Air E90, which can carry up to ten passengers, crashed into the Pionner Buick GMC dealership parking lot at 7.15am in Marietta killing the pilot and a passenger.
The airplane, owned by Intel Management, was flying from Columbus, Ohio to Parkersburg, West Virginia when it crashed just after 7am.
Local resident Latoya Rashcelle captured the moment the aircraft smashed into the dealership.
Latoya wrote on Facebook: "I literally just watched this plane crash", along with a video of the crash site.
She continued: "It was going through the sky... then did a bunch of flips and fell straight to the ground."
Ohio State Highway Patrol confirmed the plane crash has led to two deaths.
They said in a statement: "The Ohio State Highway Patrol's Marietta Post is investigating a fatal plane crash that was reported this morning at 7:15am.
"The crash occurred at the Pionner Buick GMC dealership parking lot located at 1000 Pike Street, Marietta in Washington Country.
"The preliminary investigation shows the plane was a 1974 Beechcraft King Air E90.
"The pilot and a second occupant sustained fatal injuries. There are no reported injuries to individuals who were on the ground.
"There is reported damage to multiple vehicles and buildings at the dealership.
"The crash remains under investigation at this time."
Authorities have confirmed commuters are currently being asked to avoid the SR 7 between I-77 and Browns Road as the scene clears.
After the crash there was a fire which has since been put out by emergency services.
Ohio State Highway Patrol has since taken over the investigation and advised residents and commuters to avoid the area.
