2 people dead after small plane crashes into Akron home, explodes

Two people were found dead Thursday after a small plane crashed into a residential home in Akron, Ohio, and burst into flames, ABC7 Los Angeles reported.

The crash sent thick black smoke over a residential neighborhood and forced the evacuation of two homes, though no injuries were reported among occupants inside the structures, according to ABC7 Los Angeles.

The crash occurred shortly before 4 p.m. Thursday, according to ABC7 Los Angeles. The aircraft — a Piper PA-28 — struck the home and exploded into flames upon impact, sending a column of thick black smoke above the surrounding neighborhood.

Authorities found two people dead inside the plane at the scene, ABC7 Los Angeles reported. The stricken home and at least one neighboring residence were evacuated as a precaution.

No injuries were reported among those inside the homes, according to ABC7 Los Angeles. Firefighters responded to the scene as flames and heavy smoke remained visible across the area.

As of Thursday evening, the identities of the two victims and details about the flight's origin and destination had not been released, ABC7 Los Angeles reported. The cause of the crash remained under investigation.

The cause of the Akron crash remains under investigation, with no further information released as of Thursday evening, according to ABC7 Los Angeles.