10 killed after private aircraft crashes into hangar during takeoff in Texas

There was no one at the hanger at the time of the incident.

Published: 01st July 2019 02:50 PM | Last Updated: 01st July 2019 02:50 PM | A+A A-

The small airplane crashed as it was taking off from the Dallas-area. (Photo| AP)

By ANI

HOUSTON: Ten people were killed after a private aircraft crashed into a hangar at a local airport in the US state of Texas on Sunday (local time).

The incident took place at the Addison Municipal Airport when a Beechcraft King Air 350 veered into a hanger after taking off, and caught fire, killing all ten on board, said Mary Rosenbleeth, a spokeswoman for the city of Addison.

There was no one at the hanger at the time of the incident, reported CNN. An investigation into the matter has been initiated.