A PLANE has crashed into a Texas neighbourhood, slamming into at least three cars on its way down.

The crash happened in the city of Sugar Land, just southwest of Houston in Fort Bend County, according to local media.

Authorities say the small plane was operated by the Drug Enforcement Administration.

A spokesperson confirmed to Fox News that the plane was on a “training mission when it experienced mechanical difficulties.”

He said that the plane was forced to make an emergency landing on the roadway, which led to the crash.

A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) spokesman told Fox 26 the initial investigation found that the pilot “reported engine problems just before the accident.”

Residents and emergency service workers were seen at the scene of the crash.

Despite reports, police say no one was injured in the crash, and the pilot was the only person inside the aircraft at the time.

The plane’s fuselage appears to be intact.

Aerial footage shows the small plane crashed into a median strip.

Police say roads were closed around the crash site.

The plane took down power lines during the crash, cutting electricity in the area.

Sugar Land’s regional airport is nearby.