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Small Plane Crash-Lands in North Carolina after Losing Fuel Pressure

A small plane crash-landed in a field near Williford Road in Sharpsburg, Wilson County, North Carolina, on the afternoon of March 10th.

The plane was flying from Fayetteville to Washington, at the time.

The pilot, who was the only one aboard, was trying to make an emergency landing after losing fuel pressure.

The plane sustained significant damage.

The pilot remained safe.

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Flagler Beach, Florida

A small plane had to make an emergency landing in Flagler Beach, Florida, on August 20th.

The 1968 Mooney plane caught fire after landing on the State Road 100 bridge.

There were two people aboard at the time; both of them remained uninjured.

The FAA is investigating.

Pilot Killed After Small Plane Crashed in Winchester, New Hampshire

A small stunt plane crashed in Winchester, New Hampshire, on July 13th.

Authorities said the wreckage of the two-seater plane was found in a heavily wooded area near Warwick Road.

The pilot, who was the only one aboard, was killed in the crash. He was later identified as 65-year-old John Everson of Danielson, Connecticut.

The cause of crash is being investigated.

4 Killed as Small Plane Crashed in Chatsworth, Georgia

A small plane crashed on Piney Hill Road in Chatsworth, Georgia, on July 1st.

The incident happened when the twin-engine Piper PA-23 plane was carrying four people.

Authorities said all four occupants of the plane were killed in the crash.

The incident is being investigated.

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing Near Eagle County Regional Airport

A six-seater Cessna Centurion plane made an emergency landing near Eagle County Regional Airport in Gypsum, Colorado, on June 30th.

The plane flying from Montrose, Colorado, was on approach to the Eagle County airport when its engine failed.

The pilot subsequently declared an emergency and landed on McGregor road.

The pilot, who was the only one aboard, remained unharmed.

Small Plane Crashed in Barrow County, GA; Two Killed

A small plane crashed at Barrow County Airport in Winder, Georgia, on February 16th.

Barrow County Emergency Services Captain Scott Dakin said the airport employees spotted the wreckage while coming back after the lunch break. “When they came down the road they did see the plane in the wood line just along the road here… They called it in, upon our arrival we did have a small fire that was handled by our guys,” he said.

Two people were killed in the crash. They were identified as Shannon Ewing, and his nephew, Henry Ewing.

The accident is being investigated.

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Dallas

A small plane made an emergency landing in Dallas, Texas, on February 11th.

Authorities said the pilot reported engine issues before the plane landed in a field near South Lancaster Road and Loop 12 in southeast Oak Cliff.

There were 2 people aboard at the time; both of them remained uninjured.

The plane was flying from Dallas Executive Airport at the time.

Pilot Injured After Small Plane Crashed in Burke County, NC

A small plane crashed in Burke County, North Carolina, on February 6th.

The plane caught fire after it went down on Jamestown Road, Morganton.

The pilot, who was the only one aboard, suffered non-life threatening injuries.

The cause of crash is being investigated.

Small Plane Crashes in Illinois; 1 Killed

A small plane crashed into a cornfield in Marengo, Illinois, on December 9th.

The plane went down near Meyer Road, just north of Pleasant Grove Road.

Authorities found a man’s body at the crash site. According to McHenry County Coroner Anne Majewski, “An autopsy will be performed Monday morning in the McHenry County Coroner’s Office…No scientific identification of the victim has been made at this time, so no name can be released until this is accomplished.”

The plane is registered to Rob Sherman of Poplar Grove.

1 Dead, 1 Injured after Small Plane Crashed in Imperial County, CA

A small plane crashed in Imperial County, California, on November 24th.

The plane was carrying two people when it went down near Highway 78 and Ted Kipf Road.

One person was killed in the accident while the other one was injured.

The accident is being investigated.

Pilot Injured after Small Plane Crashes in Wisconsin

A small plane crashed in the town of Mukwa in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, on November 6th.

The plane went down on Faskell Road, near the runway of a private airport Poppy’s Flying Acres.

The pilot, who was the only one aboard, was injured in the accident and was taken to a hospital in New London.

Sgt. Kevin Studzinski of the Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office said the neighbors had pulled the pilot out of the aircraft. “The plane is considered a total loss, but that’s not what’s important… Due to their heroic actions the pilot is still alive today,” he said.

Pilot Killed after Small Plane Crashes in Pittsburg, CA

A small plane crashed in Pittsburg, California, on October 25th.

The single-engine Beechcraft Bonanza plane went down on a private property along Kirker Pass Road and Nortonville Road.

The pilot, who was the only one aboard, was killed in the crash.

The cause of crash is being investigated.

1 Dead, 1 Injured after Small Plane Crashes in Texas

A small plane crashed near FM 2004 and FM Road 646 in Hitchcock, Texas, on October 4th.

Authorities believe the plane crashed after it took off from Pearland Regional Airport.

There were two people aboard at the time; one of them was killed while the other one was injured.

The deceased was identified as 69-year-old Brian Arnott.

Single-Engine Plane Crashes in Alaska; Pilot Injured

A single-engine plane crashed shortly after taking off from an airstrip near Caribou Street and Bogard Road in Wasilla, Alaska, on the morning of September 16th.

According to sources, the plane had encountered some mechanical issues that resulted in the crash.

The pilot was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

Light Plane Crash Lands in Western Australia after Losing Power

A two-seater light plane crash landed on to a service road near Muirs Highway in Mount Barker, Western Australia, on September 5th.

The RV9 lost all its power while the pilot was trying to make an emergency landing and hit the trees before crash landing.

The pilot and his wife were rescued with minor injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

Light Aircraft Crashes in South West England; 3 Injured

A light aircraft crashed near a farm on Wyke Oliver Road, Weymouth, Dorset, South West England, on the noon of August 5th.

According to sources, the plane was carrying 2 adults and a child at the time.

All 3 people onboard sustained non-life threatening injuries in the crash.

The injured were taken to hospital.

The crash remains under investigation.

Light Plane Crashes into Paddock in Australia; Pilot Injured

A light plane was crashed near Upper Maffra Road, in the town of Newry, Victoria, Australia, on the afternoon of April 3rd.

The plane hit the power lines before crashing into a paddock.

The pilot, who was the only person aboard, sustained injuries. He was later airlifted to hospital.

Pilot Injured after Small Plane Crashes in Nebraska

A small plane crashed near 358th Street and Church Road in Louisville, Nebraska, on March 27th.

Authorities believe that the experimental plane, that took off from Millard airport, went down due to engine failure.

The pilot Eric Stadjuhar, 44, was injured in the incident and was air-lifted to University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Small Plane Carrying Four Crashes in West Virginia

A small plane crashed in the community of Cascade, West Virginia, on March 27th.

Authorities said the plane went down near Martinsville Highway and Long Circle Road, shortly before 5 p.m.

There were four people aboard the plane, including the pilot and three passengers. The pilot was taken to hospital with minor injuries while the passengers remained uninjured.

The incident is being investigated.

Small Plane Crashed near Whiteman Airport, California

A small plane crashed in the middle of a street near Whiteman Airport, Pacoima, California, on February 22nd.

It is believed that the fixed-wing, single-engine Mooney aircraft suffered engine failure before it went down in the 10100 block of North San Fernando Road, clipping several cars.

No injuries were reported.

The incident is being investigated.

Atlas Air Plane Returns to Miami International Airport

Atlas Air cargo flight 5Y-33 had to return and make an emergency landing at Miami International Airport, Florida, on February 17.

The Boeing 747-800 plane took off for Buenos Aires, Argentina, but had to return shortly afterwards after tire debris was found on the departure runway.

The perimeter road around the airport was closed for traffic while the plane, carrying 6 crew members, landed safely. No injuries were reported.

Two Killed as Small Plane Crashes in Santa Rosa

A small plane crashed into a soggy field near Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa, California, on January 28.

Authorities said the plane, flying from Palm Springs to Santa Rosa, went down near the end of Wood Ranch Road.

Both occupants of the plane, including the pilot, Donald MacKenzie, 69, and his passenger, Marsha Gastwirth, 68, were killed in the crash.

The cause of crash is being investigated.

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Ottawa Field

A small Piper fixed-wing aircraft had to make an emergency landing in a field off Labette Road and Louisiana Road near Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas, on January 19.

It is believed that the pilot was forced to land in the field due to icy conditions.

The plane landed uneventfully. There were two people aboard at the time, including the pilot Robert Fenton, 67, of Olathe, and his passenger Donald Davis, 68, of Lenexa; both of them remained unharmed.

Single Engine Plane makes Emergency Landing in California Moorpark

A single engine plane made a safe emergency landing on 23 Freeway, near Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark area, California, at around 4:37 P.M. on January 11.

The pilot had to land the fixed-wing plane in emergency due to problems with its engine.

The plane landed uneventfully.

No injuries were reported.

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