WBBJ TV
June 29, 2021
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. A plane crash in Haywood County is under investigation.
On Monday afternoon, Haywood County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a plane crash in the 8900 block of Highway 70 East, near Interstate 40.
Deputies say the plane was found in a wooded area.
Sheriff Billy Garrett says the pilot was the only occupant, and he suffered minor injuries.
“When we got there, we met the gentleman who had a severe laceration to his head, but other than that he was okay,” Sheriff Garrett said. “He showed us where the plane was crashed, and he said he thought he was having engine problems and the engine had been sputtering.”
WBBJ TV
June 28, 2021
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. Officials with the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a plane crash Monday evening.
The sheriff’s office say the crash occurred in a wooded area just off Highway 70 near Exit 66.
Officials say that pilot sustained minor injuries.
The sheriff’s office says the FAA will be investigating the crash.
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