KISSIMMEE, Fla., Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Two people died when their private airplane crashed in Kissimmee, Fla., as it was landing, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
The plane broke into pieces when it crashed into a former softball field as it approached Kissimmee Gateway Airport Wednesday, the Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel reported. No one on the ground was injured.
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The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating, local officials said.
The aircraft is a Fouga CM-170 Magister, a two-seat jet trainer, the Sentinel said. The Magister, manufactured by the French company Air Fouga, made its first flight in 1952. Production ceased after Air Fouga was sold.
