Small plane crashes into Ohio home killing 2 on board, igniting blaze in residential area

Emergency crews are responding after a small plane crashed Thursday into a home in Ohio, killing two people on board and sparking a large fire.

The crash took place at about 3:45 p.m. local time in a residential neighborhood about 15 minutes south of downtown Akron, and heavy, black smoke was reported in the area, the City of Akron Fire Department confirmed to Fox News Digital.

The two people on board were found dead inside the Piper PA-28 aircraft, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Fire officials evacuated the affected home and a nearby home, reporting no injuries on the ground.

Crews remain at the scene.

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It is unclear what led to the crash, as of 6 p.m. local time.

Topgolf Akron, which is located across the street from the crash site, told Fox News Digital it is "actively working with local authorities as they assess the scene and investigate."

"The safety of our guests and team members is our top priority, and the venue has been evacuated," a Topgolf spokesperson said. "We have no further details to share at this time, given the ongoing nature of the investigation, and our primary focus remains on the safety and support of all impacted during this time."

The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate.

The NTSB did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

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American Winds College of Aeronautics, a local flight school, confirmed all of its airplanes are safe in their hangars and accounted for.

"American Winds is deeply saddened to hear of a plane crash which has just occurred near the Akron Fulton Airport this afternoon," the school wrote in a Facebook post. "We pray for the pilot, anyone on board and their families."

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.