3 hurt after plane crashes into backyard of north Phoenix home

Small plane crashes into backyard of Phoenix home

A small plane crashed into the backyard of a home near Cave Creek Road and Deer Valley Drive on March 4. Firefighters say three people were hurt.

PHOENIX - Three people were hurt after firefighters say a plane crashed into the backyard of a north Phoenix home on Wednesday morning.

What we know:

The crash happened at around 7:20 a.m. on March 4 near Cave Creek Road and Deer Valley Drive.

Phoenix Fire Capt. Todd Keller says the plane took off from nearby Deer Valley Airport, tried to circle back and crashed into the roof of a home before falling into the backyard of another home next door.

SkyFOX video over the scene showed parts of the plane on the roof of a home. The plane itself is on the ground next to a swimming pool.

Three people were hurt after a small plane crashed into the backyard of a north Phoenix home.

A man inside one of the homes was hurt and taken to a hospital in stable condition. Keller says a student and instructor on board the plane were also hospitalized.

What's next:

The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the cause of the crash.

Map of the crash scene: