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The '''2018 Alexander City plane crash''' was a non-fatal aviation accident that occurred near the [[Alexander City | The '''2018 Alexander City plane crash''' was a non-fatal aviation accident that occurred near the [[T. C. Russell Airport]] in [[Alexander City]] on [[June 24]], [[2018]]. | ||
The pilot of the small private plane left from Peachtree City, Georgia with his grandson as the only passenger. The aircraft's engine reportedly died during their approach | The pilot of the small private plane left from Peachtree City, Georgia with his grandson as the only passenger. The aircraft's engine reportedly died during their approach and the pilot attempted an emergency landing in a nearby field. The plane struck power lines, though, and crashed to the ground. Both of those aboard were able to safely exit uninjured before the wreckage burst into flame. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Plane crashes]] | [[Category:Plane crashes]] | ||
[[Category:2018 events|Alexander City plane crash]] | [[Category:2018 events|Alexander City plane crash]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:33, 26 June 2018
The 2018 Alexander City plane crash was a non-fatal aviation accident that occurred near the T. C. Russell Airport in Alexander City on June 24, 2018.
The pilot of the small private plane left from Peachtree City, Georgia with his grandson as the only passenger. The aircraft's engine reportedly died during their approach and the pilot attempted an emergency landing in a nearby field. The plane struck power lines, though, and crashed to the ground. Both of those aboard were able to safely exit uninjured before the wreckage burst into flame.
References
- "Georgia pilot, grandson surviving Alabama plane crash described as a 'miracle'." (June 25, 2018) Associated Press/The Birmingham News