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BREAKING: Texas plane crash: At least one person killed after latest horror aircraft smash near airport

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At least one person has died following yet another .

The latest aircraft horror has seen a jet plunge to the ground near Propwash Airport, which is in , at around 7.15pm on Friday (1.15am Saturday UK time). Emergency services have descended on the scene of the smash, believed to have happened after the pilot suddenly experiencied an issue with the 2019 Sabrewing Lightsport aircraft.

"Multiple investigations into this incident are currently underway," a spokesperson for the City of Justin authority in Texas said. The plane involved is a small aircraft, although it is unclear at this stage exactly how many people were travelling in it.

The horror comes hours after . Footage taken by a witness there showed apocalyptic scenes, with thick grey smoke billowing into the sky and flames engulfing the a number of palm trees lining the freeway.

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And six people, including a family of five, died when on Thursday. , his wife and three children, who were from Spain, have been made today following their deaths in the tragedy.

Authorities in Texas have confirmed at least one death in the latest aviation calamity. A witness told CBS News Texas he saw the plane experiencing a problem shortly after leaving Propwash Airport, a light aircraft base. The pilot attempted to return to the airport but crashed before reaching it, the shocked witness continued.

Justin Fire Chief Matthew Mitchell said: "Our thoughts are with those involved and their families. We are actively working to gather more information and ensure the safety of those in the surrounding area." Residents are urged to avoid the area to allow emergency crews to work safely and maintain the integrity of the investigation.

The scene has been secured by law enforcement. Agencies involved in the response and investigation include the Federal Aviation Administration, Texas Department of Public Safety, Denton County Sheriff’s Office, Denton County Fire Marshal’s Office, Justin Fire Department, and Justin Police Department.

Propwash Airport is in a remote rural location around 30 miles north of Fort Worth, and 50 miles northwest of Dallas. Private charter jets use the airport, which has one 3,000-ft asphalt runway.

Earlier this year, after it collided with a military helicopter and in Washington DC. The doomed jet, travelling in from Wichita, Kansas, was and four crew members when it smashed into the Army chopper carrying three soldiers. came to a standstill as a result.

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