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STOW – Fire Chief John Benoit and Police Chief Michael Sallese report that the Stow Fire and Departments responded after an airplane crashed in a residential area on Sunday. At about 1:06 p.m. on Sunday, July 23, multiple 911 callers reported that a plane had crashed in the area of 181 Taylor Road. Stow Engine 14, Engine 12, Rescue 17, and Car 20 responded. Upon arrival, first responders found a Cessna plane in a heavily wooded area along the home’s property line, near a child’s swing set and a trampoline. Three people were on board. One passenger was able to disembark; first responders extricated the other two passengers. Stow Engine 18 and Engine 19 responded to the Minute Man Air Field to secure a landing zone for medical helicopters. All three passengers were transported to the landing area by ambulances from the Maynard and Boxborough Fire Departments and Stow Rescue 17. All three were taken by medical helicopter to area medical centers for treatment. The passengers’ injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Through an initial investigation, it is believed the plane had departed from Minute Man Air Field. The Federal Aviation Administration has been notified about the crash, and will investigate further. No one was home at the time. The plane knocked down a tree, which grazed the home. Stow’s Building Inspector determined the damage was superficial. Because Stow has several airports, first responders train regularly at Minute Man Air Field on small aircraft response through the state Department of Fire Services. Officers from the Stow Police Department, Maynard Police Department, and Boxborough Police Department responded and assisted with patient care alongside the Firefighters and EMTs. Chief Benoit and Chief Sallese wish to recognize the professional work of their departments at the scene. They wish to thank the Hudson Fire Department for providing personnel and equipment, and Professional EMS paramedics for providing treatment. They thank the Boxborough and Maynard Fire Departments for ambulance support, and the Boxborough and Maynard Police Departments for assisting with patient care alongside firefighters and EMTs. Chief Benoit also thanks the Lancaster Fire Department for providing station coverage. The Stow Fire Department will remain on scene until it is considered secure by the FAA.