ODESSA, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety released the names of the two victims who died in the plane crash in Odessa.
DPS confirmed the identities as 48-year-old Joseph Summa, the pilot, and 49-year-old Joleen Weatherly, the passenger.
Ector County Sheriff Mike Griffis stated in a press conference on Tuesday morning that the crash happened around 7 a.m.
According to the agency's afternoon preliminary report, the aircraft was flying southbound at a low altitude over Yukon and Alderfer when it struck a power line.
The plane continued southbound, crashed into a private alley and struck several homes and sheds.
Odessa Fire Rescue dispatched multiple units to the 6800 block of Alderfer Ave. in response to the incident. Upon arrival, crews encountered heavy smoke and flames engulfing several mobile homes and shop buildings.
Along with the two deaths, there was one reported injury. That person is under hospital care.
There was significant damage to power lines and a businesses on Yukon, including Dewey Breakfast Shop.
At one point, Oncor reported less than 400 structures are without power within the area.
Ector County Youth Center, which is located half a mile from the crash site, reported partial power Tuesday morning. The Alternative Education Center reported no power which resulted in those students sent to Wilson and Young Middle School.
DPS identified the aircraft as a 1991 Cessna Citation 550.
The fire was extinguished an hour later.
The local American Red Cross is providing "a temporary evacuation shelter in response to the plane crash this morning," according to Executive Director Tracy Austin.
Anyone who is affected can go to the chapter office at 4241 Tanglewood Lane in Odessa. For more information, call Austin directly at 432-530-6886 or email tracy.austin@redcross.org.
The crash is under investigation by NTSB and the FAA.