Five people were confirmed to have died when a plane struck a vehicle on takeoff just outside Falcon Field in Mesa.

Authorities have identified the five people who died after a plane crashed at a Mesa airport and hit a car late Tuesday afternoon

MESA, AZ — Mesa officials say five people have died after a plane crash near Falcon Field on Tuesday afternoon in Mesa. Police say the crash happened near Greenfield and McKellips roads. Aerial footage showed the plane of fire and at least one damaged vehicle that was involved.