Tragic news emerged Monday morning as a small plane crashed on the median of Interstate 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, authorities confirmed. The aircraft caught fire immediately upon impact.
The plane, which departed from New Bedford Regional Airport, went down shortly after 8 a.m.
Small Plane Crashes on Massachusetts Highway
Key Facts
🔹 Single-engine plane crashed on I-195 in Dartmouth
🔹 Crash happened around 8:15 a.m. during a nor’easter
🔹 Two people onboard killed
🔹 One person on the ground injured
🔹 Plane believed to be a Socata TBM-700
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Victims Identified
The deceased were identified as Thomas Perkins, 68, and his wife Agatha Perkins, 66, both from Middletown, Rhode Island. According to the Bristol County District Attorney’s office, the couple was found inside the fuselage with injuries and pronounced dead at the scene.
A woman driving nearby was also injured when debris from the plane struck her silver Hyundai Sonata. She was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
“It was a wonder that all of a sudden I hit all this traffic. I had to take Route 6 to get over here thinking what crazy accident happened on 195. I was listening on the radio and come to find out there was an airplane crash on the highway,” said commuter Ron Valiquette.
Crash Scene Details
Video from the site showed the aircraft on fire in the median, with parts scattered in a nearby woodline. The fuselage remained on the highway, causing major traffic disruption.
Authorities confirmed that the plane was a Socata TBM 700, a fixed-wing single-engine turboprop, registered to Easton Air, LLC, based in Middletown, Rhode Island. Police noted that no flight plan or passenger count appears to have been filed with the airport.
Traffic Disruption and Weather Conditions
The crash caused significant traffic disruption, with the left-most eastbound lane of Interstate 195 remaining closed while other lanes reopened. The incident occurred amid strong winds and heavy rain from a nor’easter affecting the region.
Investigation Underway
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will lead the investigation to determine the cause and circumstances of the Dartmouth plane crash. Authorities continue to gather information from witnesses and local traffic cameras.
