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LOUISBURG, N.C. — Despite going down in a plane crash at a Franklin County airport, a pilot was able to walk away, according to WCNC.
WTVD reported that the single-engine plane began spiraling while attempting to land at the Triangle North Executive Airport near Louisburg. The plane crashed into a treeline about half a mile from the end of the runway.
With only a minor shin injury, the pilot was not transported to a hospital.
BREAKING NEWS: Single engine light sport plane crashed just north of Louisburg Airport. Pilot I’m told walked away to EMS with only minor injury. #ABC11 pic.twitter.com/tdFeUX1K3s
— DeJuan Hoggard (@DeJuanABC11) July 5, 2018
The incident took place at about 4 p.m. on July 5, according to WCNC. Appearances suggested the aircraft’s wings were torn off.
North Carolina Highway patrol is investigating the incident.
