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Akron plane crash update: Scary video from Canterbury Circle shows massive explosion, fire
Emergency responders were dispatched to a plane crash in the Canterbury Circle area of Coventry Crossing, Akron, on May 14, 2026, with reports of a large explosion and fire. Akron police later cited two fatalities, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol took charge of the investigation, while officials said no residents were injured. Social media videos depicted the fire and devastation at the scene.
Why It Matters
The incident involves fatalities and a significant hazard in a residential area, prompting state-level investigative oversight and ongoing assessment of property damage and safety concerns.
Timeline
6 Events
Ongoing assessment of property damage and scene
May 14, 2026
First responders continued to assess the scene and determine the extent of property damage as the investigation began.
Massive explosion and fire captured in videos from the scene
May 14, 2026
Local videos posted on social media show a massive explosion and a raging fire at the crash site in Canterbury Circle; witnesses described homes engulfed and thick black smoke in the area.
Officials say no residents injured
May 14, 2026
Officials said no residents have been reported injured, though the extent of property damage was not yet clear as first responders continued to assess the scene.
Ohio State Highway Patrol takes charge of investigation
May 14, 2026
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is taking charge of the investigation into the crash.
Two fatalities reported in Akron plane crash
May 14, 2026
3News cited Akron police sources to report that two people died after a plane crashed into a residential area on Canterbury Circle inside the Coventry Crossing development.
Emergency crews respond to plane crash near Canterbury Circle in Coventry Crossing
May 14, 2026
Emergency responders arrived after reports of a plane crash near a residential area in Akron. Witnesses said calls began around 4:00 PM local time, with the aircraft down near Canterbury Circle in the southern part of the city.