FAA officials said a single-engine Cessna 172 carrying three passengers crashed near Lakewood Township Municipal Airport around 4 p.m.
Lakewood Police said first responders found the small plane in the woods by the airport, with several injured passengers.
Video from WABC-TV's sister station WPVI showed the damaged plane on the ground not far from the runway.
It's not clear yet the extent of the injuries.
The cause of the crash is under investigation by the FAA.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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