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Only the pilot was on the plane, but it wasn't immediately clear how many people were in the building at Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, Fire Chief Ronald D. Blackwell said. Four people remained unaccounted for hours after the crash, but a search was halted at midday after a portion of the building collapsed.
Wichita Fire Marshal Brad Crisp assured onlookers the search would resume as soon as the building was deemed stable.
"We understand that this is a very difficult time, especially for folks who have family members who are working out here and they don't know," Crisp said. "This is also a very difficult time for first responders."
The plane, identified as a twin-engine Beechcraft King Air, crashed into a building that FlightSafety International uses to train pilots to fly Cessna planes, company spokesman Steve Phillips said.
It appeared to strike the top of the building and ignite what Wichita Fire Chief Ronald D. Blackwell described as a "horrific" fire. Flames and towering plumes of smoke from the wreckage could be seen for miles around the city.
Ryan Weatherby said he and several other employees at Yingling Aviation, across the street from the airport, ran outside when they heard the crash and saw rolling black smoke and wreckage.
"It wasn't that loud. It was more like a screech or something," Weatherby said.
Jay Boyle, who works at the airport as a senior field technical adviser, said he saw people standing outside and pointing, then spotted the crash site.
"I could see from a distance the cutout in the side of the building where it looked like a wing had gone through and you could actually see the aircraft landing gear through a hole in the building," he said.
The crash did not appear to be significantly disrupting passenger traffic at the airport as planes could be seen taking off from other runways.
Located several mile west of downtown Wichita, a longtime aircraft manufacturing hub, Wichita Mid-Continent is used by private aircraft and served by several airlines and their regional affiliates, including American, Southwest, Delta, United and Allegiant. It saw more than 13,000 departures and about 1.4 million passengers last year, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.
ROXANA HEGEMAN, Associated Press
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58 Entries
Raechelle S.
November 20, 2014
My thoughts are with the families of these loved ones.
Kissimmee
November 19, 2014
It's heartbreaking when tragedies after tragedies happens to good people. I cannot imagine how hard this is for these the families, and the endless tears they are experiencing... but I do know that they are not alone... Our Heavenly Fathers will draws near to you to sustains you by providing comfort and encouragement, specially in moments like these. (Ps. 31:7) Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.
Brenda
November 10, 2014
Such a catastrophe can cause sadness. Many have gained comfort through the many promises found in God's word. My heartfelt condolences for your loss. Love each other and support each other through this crisis.
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Lynette T.
November 9, 2014
My deepest condolences to the victims.families in this time of sorrow may you find comfort from Gods word. Isiah 41:10
November 7, 2014
My deepest sympathies to the friends and family of the victims
November 6, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Ski Davadilla
November 5, 2014
Thoughts and prayers going out to all the families.
Michael , Lucrecia and Greg Moore
November 3, 2014
May God be with very one involved. Larry and Julianna you are in our prayers and thoughts...
A.CHRISYAIN
November 2, 2014
EARTH HAVE NO SORROW THAT MY GOD CANNOT HEAL TO THE FAMILIES I'AM KEEPING. EACH ONE ARE YOU IN MY DAILEY PRAYERS.
Jeff Claus & familey
November 2, 2014
Very sorry Larry, may comfort come to your heart and mind. You are in our thoughts.
November 2, 2014
May our Creator and Heavenly Father (Psalm 83:18) be with you and your family during your time of bereavement. My condolences to you for your loss.
Ac HUDSON SR & FAMILY
November 2, 2014
TO THE FAMILIES:
MAY GOD BE YOUR.REFUGE IN THIS TIME TROUBLE.YOUR. LOVE ONE MIGHT BE ABSENT FROM YOU IN THE BODY.BUT THEY. PRESENT WITH YOU IN THE SPIRIT.
Amparo
November 1, 2014
Our condolences to the family and friend of the victims on this time of sorrow. Receive the peace from our loving God. Philippians 4:6;7
JPW
November 1, 2014
My heart goes out to the families of the Wichita Plane Crash Victims. I know this will be a very difficult time for you but please know that those encouraging words and heartfelt hugs from your family and friends will keep your heart beating and not breaking entirely. Then too, the God of all comfort promises to be close to the brokenhearted.
November 1, 2014
What a tragedy. May the family find comfort and encouragement from friends and family.
lisa jarrell
November 1, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 1, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
G J.
November 1, 2014
This is so sad. Please accept my condolences. May God comfort all those who are mourning in this time of sorrow. Rom 15:33.
October 31, 2014
“I came to your door to offer some comfort. (Read Jeremiah 29:11.) Did you notice the three things God wants for us? ‘Peace,' ‘a future,' and ‘a hope.' Isn't it nice to know that he wants us to have a good life?
E Hairston
October 31, 2014
My deepest sympathy. May God's Holy Spirit be with the families. I pray that he brings comfort to you all at this hard time.
October 31, 2014
May you be comforted in the promise found at Acts 25:15 which lets us know we will reunite with our loved ones who have passed.
October 31, 2014
prayers & thoughts for everyone....
October 31, 2014
Namaste
October 31, 2014
So sorry for the loss of your love ones. May you feel the comfort and love of friends and neighbors and remembering that God bless you with strength to endure in stressing times.
October 31, 2014
ONLY GOD CAN HEAL BROKEN HEARTS.
October 31, 2014
I would like to extend my condolences to the families affected by this tragedy. Only God knows the depth of your pain and sorrow and He offers comfort to you all. Draw close to the Father of tender mercies during this very difficult time Psalm 73:28
B Lucas
October 31, 2014
No way to say how we all feel about this most awful tragedy. Please know the heart felt sympathy we have for all the families. Your good memories, may they bring to mind wonderful thoughts. My most sincere condolence.
Melvina Parker
October 31, 2014
There have been many plane crashes in Kansas. This particular crash reminded me of the 1965 Air Force plane crash in a Wichita neighborhood, & the 1970 WSU plane crash in Colorado.
My condolences to the family members. May the Holy Spirit continue to comfort & encourage the survivors and the family members. Melvina Parker
October 31, 2014
To the families: Words can't describe the sadness that is being felt for you from those who don't know you, but we feel because we heard of your tragedy via the news. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Please know that our Heavenly Father will help you deal with this terrible tragedy. God invites you: (Jeremiah 29:12) . . .And YOU will certainly call me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to YOU."
Lisa Wood
October 31, 2014
To all the Families and Friends that lost loved ones in yesterdays tragedy, please know that our hearts ache for all of you and that you are all in our Thoughts and Prayers. May your loved ones Rest-In-Peace and may God watch over all of you.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Lisa, Dane, Joe, Shawn & Alyson Wood
J C
October 31, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the families.
October 31, 2014
God Bless
October 31, 2014
To the families ,
May God give strength to all of the families to endure this horrific loss. May he bless you all during this time of sorrow. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Sandy Bettis
October 31, 2014
To the families of this horrible tragedy. Please accept my condolences for your loss and for the four who are missing I hope they find them. May you all find strenght in God's word.
Peggy
October 30, 2014
With a heavy heart please accept my deepest condolences. My prayers are with the families of those lost in this terrible tragedy.
Scott Chamberland
October 30, 2014
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
GOD BLESS
October 30, 2014
Mia Armour
October 30, 2014
To the families,
Time and unforeseen events happens and can cause us great pain. I pray that your family can take solidarity in relying on God who is the hearer of prayers.
October 30, 2014
Im sorry for your lost. May your families rely on God in this time of grief.
October 30, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the families of those lost in this accident.
God be with you all.
Psalm 46
October 30, 2014
My sympathies and prayers goes out to the families of those missing and the victims. May you draw strength through God's Word.
October 30, 2014
I am very sorry for your loss. Please except my condolences. Losing a loved one in death is very difficult but relying on the almighty God will help you get through it. Draw comfort from God's Word the Bible. And throw your burdens on God through prayer
G Alexander
October 30, 2014
My condolences to all the families of the planes crash.
October 30, 2014
Please know that God has "thoughts of peace" toward you. Jeremiah 29:11
R.S.
Patti R
October 30, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to the families & friends of the victims.
Shirley T
October 30, 2014
May God be with you all.
ECCLESIASTES 9:11,12 R.A.
October 30, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Connie Force
October 30, 2014
May God bless these folks. God be with them always.
October 30, 2014
My condolences to all of the families. May the God of all comfort sustain you during this difficult time. -Isaiah 61:1,2
~Catherine
Gloria T
October 30, 2014
So sorry to read of this great loss to the families. The loving-kindness of God can sustain you now and in the days ahead. May you find a measure of comfort in the loving support of each other and friends.
October 30, 2014
GOD BE WITH OF ALL THE FAMILIES.
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
October 30, 2014
May the God of "tender mercies" comfort you at this time of loss.
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