Sheriff’s office confirms plane crash in Haywood County

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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