UPDATE: Police Identify Pilot Killed in PG County Plane Crash

NEW CARROLLTON, MD -- On Monday morning, Maryland State Police identified the pilot who was killed in a small plane crash that took place Sunday afternoon, Dec. 29, in the New Carrollton area of Prince George's County. The pilot was identified as Gordon Allen, 61, of Bronx, New York, according to a police release.

Maryland State Police are investigating a small plane crash that took place Sunday afternoon in the New Carrollton area of Prince George's County, according to a police release. There were no other reported injuries because of the crash.

Troopers from the College Park Barrack responded around 3:10 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29, to the 6300 block of Chestnut Avenue in New Carrollton for the report of a single-engine plane crash. The initial investigation revealed that the plane had departed minutes prior to the crash from the College Park Airport. After crashing into the carport of a single-family home, the plane then struck a vehicle. Both the plane and vehicle caught fire.

The home was not occupied at the time of the crash, according to the release. Power was lost in at least 18 area homes due to the crash.

The Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department responded to the scene to extinguish the fire caused by the crash, which remains under investigation. Both the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration were notified. The New Carrollton Police assisted at the scene and the Prince George's County Police Department is aiding in the investigation.

Mark Brady, a public information officer from the Prince George's County Police Department, posted video from the crash scene on his Twitter feed:

Plane Crash final U/D from #PGFD just before 3 pm small aircraft struck attached carport of single family home then struck automobile with both plane & car catching fire. Small fire in house attic. Home was not occupied. 1 person on plane declared deceased on scene. pic.twitter.com/TuLBDHVFGd
— Mark Brady (@PGFDPIO) December 29, 2019

On Sunday 12-29-2019 PGFD media briefing on scene of fatal plane crash in New Carrollton. #PolitanoStrong was there. Respect, admiration and in honor of @modelmedic Phil Politano @FEMA_EMI #PIOFamily @LauraRumpler @SamDBernard @usfatom pic.twitter.com/OYoiBOn23E
— Mark Brady (@PGFDPIO) December 30, 2019