Multiple injured in small airplane crash at WA's Paine Field

EVERETT, Wash. - Multiple people were injured in a small airplane crash at Paine Field in Everett Thursday afternoon.

What we know:

Officials said a small aircraft crashed in a heavily wooded area west of the main runway around 3 p.m.

Emergency crews responded to the scene and searched the area for anyone who may have been on board.

The main runway was briefly closed after the crash. Three flights departing from Paine Field were delayed, and one arriving flight was diverted to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, according to FlightAware. The runway has since reopened.

The FAA said a Glasair plane was involved. Glasair is an aircraft manufacturer that makes small two-seat and four-seat airplanes.

What we don't know:

It remains unknown how many people were injured or on board the plane. It's unclear if the plane was landing or taking when it crashed.

What's next:

The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the crash.

Paine Field plans to release additional information later Thursday night. 

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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