JUST IN: Topeka Flight 1105 Crashes in Northwestern New Mexico, Harley-Davidson Facility Damaged
Farmington, NM— A terrifying incident unfolded just moments ago as Topeka Flight 1105, a commercial jet traveling from Topeka, Kansas to Phoenix, Arizona, crashed in the remote wilderness of northwestern New Mexico. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, went down around 9:45 AM local time, with debris scattering across a wide area.
Remarkably, the crash occurred near a Harley-Davidson manufacturing facility in Farmington, New Mexico, causing significant structural damage to the building. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the plane spiral out of control before plummeting into the facility’s parking lot and surrounding grounds.
“Debris from the plane hit several parts of the building, including the assembly lines,” said Harley-Davidson spokesperson Natalie Harris. “Thankfully, the facility was mostly empty at the time, and no workers were inside. The damage is extensive, but we’re grateful that there were no injuries on the ground.”
The plane reportedly had 82 passengers and a crew of 6 on board. Early reports suggest that all aboard are presumed dead, though emergency responders are still working to locate any survivors amid the wreckage.
Local authorities, along with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), have already deployed investigation teams to determine the cause of the crash. While the cause is not yet known, speculation points to possible engine failure or turbulence in the region’s mountainous terrain.
The crash site, located just miles from the New Mexico/Colorado border, has created a large emergency response area. Flight operations at Topeka’s Billard Airport have been suspended, and rerouting is expected throughout the day.
The Harley-Davidson facility, one of the company’s major production plants, has been temporarily shut down as safety assessments are conducted. No fatalities have been reported from the facility itself, but the incident is expected to cause a significant delay in production.
Stay tuned for further updates as we continue to follow this developing story.
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