MUNCIE, Ind. (WXIN) — Two people and a pilot were rushed to a hospital Monday after a plane crashed into a walking path near the Delaware County Regional Airport in Muncie, Indiana.

According to the Delaware County Sheriff’s Department, two of the victims were out walking on the Cardinal Greenway — a walking trail near the airport — when a private plane fell out of the sky and crashed.

Chief Deputy Jeff Stanley said it’s unclear if the pedestrians were struck by the falling plane or by debris as the plane hit the treeline surrounding the walking path.

“That’s a bad day,” Stanley said. “They’re out doing some exercise, going for a walk, and the next thing you know they’re being struck by a plane. It’s very unfortunate, we’re praying for the best for everyone involved.”

Investigators said the small plane crashed near the intersection, which is close to a trailhead for the Cardinal Greenway. Debris could be seen strewn about the scene.

Officials said the plane missed its initial approach to the airport and went back around to try again before crashing through the tree line.

Both the pilot, who had to be extricated from the plane, and the two pedestrians were rushed to a hospital. The sheriff’s department did not have the status of their injuries.

The City of Muncie previously reported that the three injured people were thought to be in critical condition, however.

Delaware County Regional Airport Tim Baty said the crash occurred around 10:26 a.m. and involved a single-engine Piper aircraft that crashed while en route to the Muncie airport.

The Federal Aviation Administration was assisting the Delaware County Sheriff’s Department in investigating the crash.

Stanley said several people witnessed the crash and a Ring doorbell camera may have captured footage.

Police and emergency crews asked people to avoid the area as the investigation continued.