One killed in small plane crash in Hitchcock

GALVESTON COUNTY (KTRK) -- One person is dead after a small plane crash in Hitchcock Tuesday night.

Authorities were called to the area near FM 2004 and FM Road 646 just after 6:50pm, investigators said.

Another person on board the plane was removed by emergency officials. He was transported to the hospital by Life Flight.

"At this time we are trying to put all the pieces together," DPS Sgt. Stephen Woodard said.

DPS officials believe the plane took off from Pearland Regional Airport.

No other details have been released.