The father and son injured in a plane crash in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, remain in critical condition. Matt White, 45, and his son, Judah, 19, were severely injured when their plane crashed on Sunday (March 9) in the parking lot of Brethren Village, a retirement community in Manheim Township. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff from Lancaster Airport as Matt was piloting the plane to return Judah to college in Ohio.
According to the Lehigh Valley Health Network, both Matt and Judah are being treated at their burn center. The crash also involved three other passengers, two of whom have been released from the hospital. The condition of the fifth passenger remains unknown.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating the incident. Preliminary reports indicate the crash was an accident, with air traffic control audio revealing the pilot reported an open door shortly before the crash.
No one on the ground was injured, and the crash did not result in any fatalities. Cedarville University President Thomas White expressed gratitude for the survival of all passengers and requested prayers for their recovery. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.