Northwest Harris County: Small plane crash kills two at David Wayne Hooks Airport

Small plane crash kills 2 at David Wayne Hooks Airport

Two people died in a plane crash at David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport. Brushfires were reported near the airport following the crash. Federal agencies will be investigating the cause of the crash.

HARRIS COUNTY - Two people are dead after a small plane crashed at an airport in northwest Harris County, according to officials.

David Hooks Airport plane crash

Fatal small plane crash at David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport in Harris County (Credit: LaNissa Dronet Davison)

What we know:

The crash was reported at about 12:15 p.m. Sunday at David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport, near the Grand Parkway and FM 2920. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says the incident is on the runway on the south end of the field.

The Sheriff's Office and Texas DPS confirmed that two people were killed in the crash. According to DPS Sgt. Richard Standifer, they were the only two onboard a 1972 Cessna 340 twin-engine aircraft.

Harris County: David Hooks Airport crash | Full report

Two people were killed after a small plane crashed at David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport on Sunday. Texas DPS Sgt. Richard Standifer provided information at the scene.

The plane had just taken off from Hooks and was reportedly heading to Lubbock. However, the plane developed some sort of mechanical issue shortly after takeoff. 

The pilot tried to turn the plane around, but the Cessna was reportedly too low to the runway upon landing, causing a fiery crash.

Brushfires were also reported near the scene, but they have since been extinguished.

What we don't know:

The victims have not been identified at this time. Sgt. Standifer says they were an older man and an older woman. 

Authorities have verified one victim's identity, but neither will be named publicly until their loved ones have been notified.

The plane's malfunction is under investigation.

Investigations underway

What's next:

The crash is being investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

According to a FAA representative, a preliminary incident report will be posted on their website. They say the reports are usually available within the next business day.