PROVO, Utah — A small plane that had taken off from Provo Airport was forced to return approximately 10 minutes later after it was reported to be on fire Monday afternoon. At least one passenger was hospitalized after being evacuated from the plane.
In air traffic transmissions, the pilot is heard contacting the Provo Airport tower and saying, "We are having a problem," and that the plane needs to land, although the specific problem was not declared. The Provo Police Department said it was notified just before 3:30 p.m. of the incoming plane, which was on fire. The department was not notified which part of the aircraft was burning.
Upon landing, all four passengers aboard the plane were able to exit. Some passengers required medical attention after the evacuation, but the number of those injured and the extent of their injuries is not known. One passenger was transported to Utah Valley Hospital in an unknown condition.
Although the fire is out, the airport remains closed, and the Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the incident.
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