On Tuesday, a small plane crashed into a home in Newberg, Oregon, killing two of the three passengers on board. The victims have been identified as 20-year-old Barrett Bevacqua and 22-year-old Michele Cavallotti, while the third passenger, 20-year-old Emily Hurd, was airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries. Cavallotti was an instructor at Hillsboro Aero Academy, a pilot training school. The crash was captured on video, showing the plane rapidly descending towards the ground before crashing through the roof of the house.

Oregon: Newberg authorities have identified those in the plane crash: Barrett Bevacqua and Michele Cavallotti were pronounced deceased at the scene. A third occupant of the plane, Emily Hurd, was airlifted to a hospital with critical injuries. pic.twitter.com/3fykaxU8Tl

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Fortunately, all occupants of the house were able to evacuate safely. Search and rescue teams were dispatched to assess the structural stability of the home, as neither the house nor the plane caught fire. The Red Cross is providing assistance to the displaced family. Micah Schauer, a resident of Newberg, recorded the dramatic footage of the plane spiraling downward. At first, he thought it was a piece of cardboard falling from the sky but soon realized it was an actual plane. Schauer shared the video with his girlfriend and family, who were shocked by the incident. He went to the crash site, where he witnessed a chaotic scene and even saw a life flight helicopter land nearby.

The cause of the crash is still unknown, and investigations by the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are underway. It could take up to 24 months to complete a report on the crash. This devastating incident has left the tight-knit community of Newberg reeling. The Newberg-Dundee Police Department is collaborating with other agencies to determine the precise cause of death. The families of the victims and the pilot training school are mourning the loss of their loved ones and offering their support to Hurd, who is still recovering from her injuries. As the investigation continues, the community is grappling with the shock and sadness caused by this tragic event.