Five Killed as Plane Crashes in Fog Near Galveston, Texas
Five Killed as Plane Crashes in Fog Near Galveston, Texas
US · Published Dec 23, 2025
Five individuals were killed in a plane crash near Galveston, Texas, due to dense fog.
The aircraft, originating from Mexico, crashed during its approach, prompting a multi-agency response.
An investigation is underway by the FAA and NTSB to determine the cause of the crash, with weather conditions being a key factor.
Five deaths in plane crash near Galveston
Five people died when a plane crashed near the Galveston causeway in Texas on Monday while attempting to land in dense fog. The aircraft, which originated from Mexico and was carrying eight people, crashed during its approach in difficult visibility, which had dropped to about half a mile under a Dense Fog Advisory. Two people were rescued from the wreckage, while one person remains missing. Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety, and Galveston Police. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board have launched an investigation. Officials are asking the public to avoid the area as emergency crews continue recovery and search efforts.
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