Fairview, Oregon - A small plane crashed into a residential area east of the city of Portland, Oregon, leaving three people dead.

According to a report from the FAA report, a twin-engine Cessna 421C crashed on Saturday around 10:30 AM local time in the town of Fairview.

"At some point during the crash, it hit a power pole or tower, causing it to fall over," Deputy John Plock of the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office said, per KATU.

"The aircraft crashed into a building of townhomes, and that structure also caught fire."

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The deceased victims were two occupants of the plane and one person residing in the townhouse.

"The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate," the FAA said in a statement.

"The NTSB will be in charge of the investigation and will provide any updates."

The Cessna reportedly tried to land at a nearby airport, but the plane apparently had problems with the controls. The ongoing investigations will look into what might have caused the tragic crash.