Plane crash in Kansas injures two

‍ updated June 18, 2025

A single-engine aircraft crashed at New Century Airport in Johnson​ County, Kansas, on Monday,⁣ injuring two. The plane crash-landed on the roof of ‌a hangar,according ‍to authorities.

Damaged ​hangar ‍roof after a plane crash at New Century Airport ‍in Kansas.
The roof of the hangar was destroyed
(Image:​ Fire​ District ‌No. 1 Johnson County)

The⁣ highway patrol’s preliminary reports indicate a ‌mechanical ⁤failure in the aircraft’s left engine caused the 73-year-old pilot to lose ⁤control.

“Witnesses described hearing a loud‍ boom when the ​plane struck the⁤ building,” Johnson said. “We’re incredibly relieved no one was seriously hurt.”

Everyone ​inside ⁤the hangar, which ‍Johnson⁢ noted is less than three years ‍old, was safely evacuated, and no ⁤injuries were reported ‌on the ground.

Wreckage of the plane on top of the hangar at ​New Century Airport.
The‌ plane crashed on top of a hangar​ at the New Century Airport ⁤around 1:20⁣ p.m.on June 16.
(Image: KCTV5)

What’s next

An investigation into the cause ​of the Kansas plane crash is ⁢ongoing.