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Small Plane Crash

Small Plane Crashes In Virginia Field After Engine Failure, Police Say Small Plane Crashes In Virginia Field After Engine Failure, Police Say
Small Plane Crashes In Virginia Field After Engine Failure, Police Say A small plane crash-landed in a Virginia field after suffering engine trouble shortly after takeoff, authorities said. The crash happened at shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, near Spotswood Furnace Road in Spotsylvania County, according to Virginia State Police. Investigators said the single-propeller aircraft had just departed from Shannon Airport when it experienced engine issues and was forced to make an emergency landing in a nearby field. There were two people on board, both of whom suffered minor injuries, state police confirmed. A photo from the crash scene shows the ai…
Pilot Killed In Small Plane Crash ID'd As Alexandria Resident, 66 Pilot Killed In Small Plane Crash ID'd As Alexandria Resident, 66
Pilot Killed In Small Plane Crash ID'd As Alexandria Resident, 66 A 66-year-old pilot was killed in a small plane crash in Culpeper County on Friday, May 17, authorities confirmed. The private aircraft went down on the 13000 block of Spillman Road in Culpeper County just before 2:45 p.m., Virginia State Police said. The pilot was identified as Grover McCall Jr., of Alexandria. The FAA and NTSB were notified. The incident remains under investigation. 
Small Plane Crash Kills Pilot, Passenger In Culpeper County, State Police Say Small Plane Crash Kills Pilot, Passenger In Culpeper County, State Police Say
Small Plane Crash Kills Pilot, Passenger In Culpeper County, State Police Say A pilot and their passenger were killed in a small plane crash in Culpeper County on Friday, May 17, authorities confirmed. The private aircraft went down on the 13000 block of Spillman Road in Culpeper County just before 2:45 p.m., Virginia State Police said. The pilot and sole occupant died at the scene. The FAA and NTSB were notified. The incident remains under investigation.