Victoria Plane Crash Injures Four, FAA Investigates

A small plane crash occurred in Victoria, Texas, at the intersection of Zac Lentz Parkway and Mockingbird Lane, injuring four people and impacting three vehicles. The crash involved a twin-engine Piper PA-31, which split in half upon impact. The pilot, the sole occupant of the plane, is being evaluated for injuries, while three individuals were taken to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, and one person was airlifted for more advanced care. The plane had been in the air for about five hours after taking off from Victoria Regional Airport and started descending from 16,000 feet before the crash. The cause of the crash remains unknown, and the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board have launched investigations. Traffic in the area has been diverted, and the incident has drawn significant attention and concern from local authorities.