5 dead following plane crash in Hays County

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Five people died following a plane crash Thursday night in Hays County, according to Hays County Homeland Security & Emergency Management. Officials said first responders were sent to the 200 block of Round Rock Road in Wimberley around 11:05 p.m. following reports of an aircraft down. All five people on board died. Their identities have not yet been released. “Preliminary information indicated the aircraft was traveling at a high rate of speed at the time of impact,” officials said. “Based on current findings, there is no indication of a mid-air collision. A second aircraft traveling in the vicinity landed safely in New Braunfels.” The aircraft was identified as a Cessna 421C. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will lead the investigation into the cause of the crash. The NTSB said the Cessna 421 airplane crashed into wooded terrain, and a post-impact fire destroyed the aircraft. "After the wreckage is documented at the crash location, it will be moved to a secure facility for further evaluation," NTSB said. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. 11:03 p.m. — The Hays County Sheriff's Office said it received a call about "a loud boom and fire." 11:05 p.m. — Units were dispatched. 11:17 p.m. — Law enforcement and fire/EMS arrived.