FAA: Small plane crashes New Jersey airport, at least two dead

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MONMOUTH COUNTY, NEW JERSEY (BNO NEWS) — A small plane crashed in a wooded area near Monmouth Executive Airport in New Jersey on Monday, federal officials said.


Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) spokesman Jim Peters said the plane crashed near Wall Township before 4 p.m. local time. He said at least two people had been confirmed dead and three others remain missing.

It was not immediately clear what type of plane was involved and how many passengers were on board.

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