Plane crashes in retirement community's parking lot in Pennsylvania: officials

Five people were aboard the plane, though officials have not commented on potential injuries or fatalities. Lititz resident Joseph Smith told Fox News Digital that the aircraft took off from nearby Lancaster Airport before it quickly crashed. 

"[It] immediately went down within 30 seconds after it took off," the local said.

Smith, who witnessed the chaos in the parking lot from across the street, said that the area smelled strongly of fuel.

"The smell of [fuel] hung in the air as they worked to get it under control," he described.

"A Beechcraft Bonanza crashed in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, around 3 p.m. local time on Sunday, March 9," the statement read. "Five people were on board. The FAA will investigate."

Governor Josh Shapiro confirmed on social media Sunday that he was aware of the incident, and said that Pennsylvania State Police officials were responding.

"Our team at @PAStatePolice is on the ground assisting local first responders following the small private plane crash near Lancaster Airport in Manheim Township," Shapiro's post read. "All Commonwealth resources are available as the response continues, and more information will be provided as it becomes available."

Authorities are actively investigating the incident. Fox News Digital reached out to the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office, Lancaster Airport and the Pennsylvania State Police for additional information.

Fox News Digital's Brooke Curto contributed to this report.