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Three hurt after plane crashes into home near Cave Creek Road and Deer Valley Drive in north Phoenix

The plane was incoming to Deer Valley Airport when the crash occurred, FAA says
Small plane crashes into Phoenix home, leaving three hurt
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PHOENIX — Three people were hurt after a small commuter plane crashed into a home near Deer Valley Airport in the north Phoenix area.

Crews were called to the area of Cave Creek Road and Deer Valley Drive around 7:20 a.m. on Wednesday for reports of an aircraft down.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the Piper PA-28 aircraft crashed while inbound to Deer Valley Airport.

Video from the scene showed the aircraft crashed into a backyard area, with damage and parts of the aircraft on at least two homes.

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Two people, a pilot and a student, were on the plane at the time of the crash, the FAA says. Phoenix Fire Department officials say another person on the ground was injured. All of the victims are said to be in stable condition.

An investigation is underway, and it’s not yet known what caused the crash.

Watch live video from the scene in the video player below:

Stay with ABC15 for updates on this developing story.