A small plane crash in a remote area of southern Vermont left three people injured, as emergency crews faced challenging conditions to reach the site.The plane, departing from Baltimore around 6 a.m. on February 26th, crashed into the summit of Mount Equinox, a 3,000-foot peak in Bennington County, at approximately 8:30 a.m., according to flight tracking data from FlightRadar24 per The New York Post.
The aircraft was a Piper Cherokee Charger, a small plane designed to carry three passengers along with the pilot.
The aircraft was discovered shortly after 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, and all passengers were promptly assessed and airlifted for further care, according to the Manchester Fire Department.Challenging conditions, including snow, ice, fog, and the remote location, have hindered efforts by police, fire, and rescue teams to access the crash site, according to Manchester Town Manager Scott Murphy in a statement to the Vermont Digger.
Challenging conditions, including snow, ice, fog, and the remote location, have hindered efforts by police, fire, and rescue teams to access the crash site, according to Manchester Town Manager Scott Murphy in a statement to the Vermont Digger.