Two people were killed in a small plane crash at Long Island’s MacArthur Airport Monday evening, according to authorities and reports.

The single-engine Beechcraft Bonanza A36 was taking off at the airport in Ronkonkoma when it crashed down near the end of Runway 6 at around 6:15 p.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration and a spokesperson for the airport.

The aircraft was damaged and Airport Fire Rescue responded to aid the two people onboard, the spokesperson said.

A small plane with two people onboard crashed during takeoff from MacArthur Airport on Long Island Monday evening. Paul Mazza

But the pilot and their single passenger both died in the wreck, multiple sources told News12 Long Island.

The runway where the plane went down will remain closed while the investigation continues.

Both the pilot and passenger died in the wreck, sources told News12 Long Island.

The small white plane appeared to be ripped apart near the front nose of the craft and landed in a grassy area, according to photos of the wreck. Officials gathered around the plane, which had a yellow sheet draped across its front.

Travelers should check with the airlines they are flying for possible delays and cancellations, the MacArthur Airport representative said.

The FAA and NTSB are investigating the crash. Freelance

One traveler said on X that she had to deplane the Frontier flight she was on because it was set to take off from Runway 6.

The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash and its cause.

Suffolk County police did not immediately have information about the tragedy.