JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A single-engine plane crashed Sunday morning in a field near Herlong Recreational Airport in Jacksonville, according to the FAA.
The plane, a Mooney M20J, departed from Herlong and crashed at around 11:30 a.m. There were two people onboard the plane who were both killed in the crash, according to officials.
A nearby neighbor, Kevin Williams says when the plan crashed he ran over to help out immediately.
“The plane was totally engulfed in flames and at that point there wasn’t really anything we could do. We called the ambulance and kind of just waited." said Williams.
Law enforcement is working to identify both of the individuals who were onboard.
The FAA, NTSB and JSO are investigating the crash.
Officials believe the plane was in the air for about 20 minutes before crashing.
Parrish Cemetery Road near Herlong Recreation Airport is closed to all traffic except residents, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
Details are limited at this time. First Coast News will update this story as more information becomes available.