Parafield Airport plane crash: Aircraft bursts into flames after crashing into tarmac in Adelaide
A plane has burst into flames after crashing into the tarmac at an Adelaide airport, sparking a grass fire and an emergency response.
An enormous plume of black smoke was seen billowing from a light aircraft at Parafield Airport on Monday after the plane caught on fire.
Emergency crews raced to the scene around 12.30pm on Monday following reports of a plane fire.
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Bystanders captured video of the plane on fire on the tarmac.
Parafield Airport, a public training airport, is located around 18km north of Adelaide’s CBD.
The flames from the fire quickly spread to the nearby grass around the tarmac.
Fire crews confirmed the blaze is now under control.
No injuries have been reported.
A Parafield Airport spokesperson said: “Parafield Airport is assisting emergency services including SA Police and MFS following a single aircraft crash at the airport this afternoon.”
“Parafield Airport will also assist the Australian Transport Safety Bureau with any investigations into the incident.”
The ATSB is aware of the crash and is working to get more information.
