The crash in Tennessee on Wednesday resulted in the plane breaking up mid-air, killing three people, ABC News reported.
Three people were killed when a Beech V35 plane crashed near Franklin in Williamson County. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has been notified and is investigating the accident. according to Go to ABC News. The crash was first reported around noon by a 911 caller who reported hearing an explosion, which authorities believe was the result of a plane crash.
Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Mark Elrod provided details at a press conference, noting that the exact cause of the crash is unknown at this time, but the plane appeared to explode in mid-air, the paper said. Ta. According to Elrod’s report, the debris field from the crash was extensive, extending approximately 800 meters. He also said the exact starting and ending points of the crash are currently unknown. (Related: Tech mogul and his wife die in plane crash during snowstorm)
BREAKING: Three people are believed to have died after a small plane crashed near Franklin, Tennessee, Wednesday afternoon, authorities announced at a press conference. The operation has now switched to search and recovery in the area. https://t.co/nDV7aFzJ4k
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“This is a tragic scene,” Elrod said. “We don’t know exactly where the crash started and ended.”
There was no damage to buildings, but residents found aircraft debris in their yards, driveways and other areas of the property, ABC News reported. Portions of nearby roads will be closed Thursday to facilitate the ongoing investigation and debris removal. The plane was en route from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Louisville, Kentucky, when the incident occurred.
The NTSB is expected to arrive at the scene late Wednesday and begin a more detailed investigation into the crash, the outlet said.
