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2 Killed When Small Plane Strikes Power Line, Crashes Near Rockwall Airport

UPDATE: 2 Men Killed In Rockwall Plane Crash Identified

ROCKWALL, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - Two people aboard a single-engine Cessna 182 were killed when the plane crashed after striking a power line near Ralph M. Hall Rockwall Municipal Airport, sources confirmed.

It happened around 1:00 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, near the 1900 Block of State Highway 66 the Federal Aviation Administration said.

The victims identities have not been released.

Small plane crash in Rockwall
Small plane crash in Rockwall (Chopper 11)

The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.

Small plane crash in Rockwall
Small plane crash in Rockwall (Chopper 11)

Rockwall Police are telling people to avoid the area at John King Blvd and SH 66.

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