Update: 2 people dead after plane crash in Tampa

We've learned that two people died in the plane crash this morning at Peter O. Knight Airport in Tampa.

Officials tell us one plane, a twin-engine Cessna 340, was headed to Pensacola, and was taking off from the airport when the crash happened near the seawall.

We have heard the plane possibly hit another plane, which was attempting to take off at the same time.

Large clouds of smoke could be seen coming from the airport.

Fire officials confirmed the two people were found dead at the crash scene.

(Video from News Channel 8-Tampa)

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A small plane crashed Friday morning at Peter O. Knight Airport.

The Peter O. Knight Airport is on Davis Islands in Tampa.

The fire crews responded when the plane caught fire.

Airport crew was notified of the crash at around 11:30 a.m. on Friday.

Two planes were involved in the crash but it is unclear exactly what happened.

There is no word if there were any injuries or how many were on board.