Monday 28 November 2022 01:35 AM Two people trapped as small plane crashes into power lines in Maryland trends now Two people trapped as small plane crashes into power lines in Maryland - crews attempt high-angle rescue as 80,000 homes and business go without power A pilot and passenger are trapped on the plane but are not injured The plane crashed in Gaithersburg, 24 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. Video and photos show the plane dangling 100 feet in the air from the tower Utility company Pepco reported that about 80K customers are without power By Andrea Cavallier For Dailymail.Com and Associated Press Published: 01:26 GMT, 28 November 2022 | Updated: 01:35 GMT, 28 November 2022 Viewcomments A rescue is underway for a pilot and passenger who became trapped when a small plane crashed into live power lines in a Maryland neighborhood on Sunday evening, causing widespread power outages. Harrowing video captured the scene in Gaithersburg where the plane could be seen dangling 100 feet in the air from a power tower. Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Pete Piringer tweeted that two people were on board the plane and uninjured. Crews at the scene are working to rescue the individuals at a high-angle rescue, WUSA9 reported. Officials said it could take several hours before they are freed from the plane. Crews are conducting a high-angle rescue for a pilot and passenger who became trapped when a small plane crashed into live power lines in Gaithersburg, Maryland Sunday evening Harrowing photos and video captured the scene in Gaithersburg where the plane could be seen dangling 100 feet in the air from a power tower Officials responded to the scene of the crash around 5:40 p.m. in the area of Rothbury Drive and Goshen Road in Montgomery County near Gaithersburg, a small city about 24 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. The plane remained stuck about 100 feet above the ground, and the transmission lines remained live, complicating rescue efforts, Piringer said. 'Everything is still energized at this time,' he said. The plane remained stuck about 100 feet above the ground, and the transmission lines remained live, complicating rescue efforts, officials said The utility Pepco reported that about 80,000 customers were without power in Montgomery County. Pepco said the plane came into contact with the company's aerial transmission lines. 'The company is assessing damage and contingency opportunities to restore service to impacted customers,' a Pepco spokesperson said. 'Pepco is working closely with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services and is awaiting clearance to the scene before crews can begin work to stabilize the electric infrastructure and begin restoring service.' Montgomery County Department of Police is asking people to avoid the area of the crash as there are still live wires. Piringer has not commented on a suspected cause for the crash. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility