Five people are killed in a plane crash in Mesa, Arizona

MESA, Arizona – Five people were killed in a plane crash in Mesa, Arizona on Tuesday evening.

The plane was taking off from Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, Arizona, when it failed to get into the air, officials said. This reportedly caused the plane to collide with an SUV and subsequently burst into flames.

An NBC affiliate in Arizona reported that five people were confirmed dead at the scene. It is unclear whether these people were all on board the plane.

Mesa police reported the plane crash at Greenfield and McKellips Road in Mesa and that the entire area would be closed for several hours.

This is breaking news. It can be updated.