A tragic incident unfolded in Utah on Friday as a single-engine jet crashed into a lake, leaving multiple people trapped underwater.
**Saratoga Springs Fire Chief Jess Campbell** reported that the plane is submerged in approximately **eight and a half feet of water**. He expressed concern over the chances of survival, stating, “The likelihood of anybody still being viable is diminishing.”
While officials have not disclosed the identities of those on board or the exact number of passengers, it is known that the plane had been cleared to land at **Provo Airport** shortly before it went down around **10 a.m. local time**. Witnesses near a boat harbor observed the aircraft rapidly descending before crashing into the lake, prompting immediate calls to 911.
Dive teams are actively searching for the pilot and any other passengers. In response to the crash, **Utah Lake State Park** has been closed to facilitate the ongoing rescue efforts. The aircraft involved is a **Cirrus SR22**, which typically accommodates **four to five passengers**.
This unfortunate event follows another aviation incident just days prior in **South Carolina**, where a small plane experienced a door malfunction shortly after takeoff. The **Diamond DA40** declared an emergency after the door fell off, forcing the pilot to return to **Myrtle Beach International Airport**. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported in that incident.
Local resident **Wendy Hodges** recounted witnessing a piece of the airplane fall near her home, which raised her awareness of aviation safety. She expressed relief that there were no injuries in that case, emphasizing the importance of being vigilant about aircraft activity in the area.
As rescue operations continue in Utah, the situation remains critical as authorities work to locate those trapped beneath the lake.