A twin-engine plane with three people on board crashed in Leyden Sunday afternoon, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

An administration spokesman told the Herald that the Beechcraft Baron 55 crashed around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, but did not disclose the identities of the three individuals on board. Officials did not provide information on the condition of the victims.

The FAA spokesperson said the administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident, with the NTSB leading the charge and providing further information.

An NTSB representative said preliminary information on the incident is that the plane crashed under unknown circumstances near Leyden Wildlife Management Area. The NTSB investigator is expected to arrive at the scene tomorrow where the aircraft will be examined.

Information that will be gathered in the NTSB’s investigation includes fight track data, maintenance records, air traffic control communication records, possible surveillance video, witness statements, 72-hour background on the pilot and pilot’s license.

The spokesperson said the identification of passengers on board will be handled by local authorities and that the NTSB has no role in the release of the identities.

— Developing