Small Plane Crashes Into South Carolina Scrap Yard; Pilot Survives
A single-engine Piper PA-28 aircraft crashed in a Lancaster County, South Carolina scrap yard early Tuesday morning. The plane was en route to North Carolina when the pilot reported engine trouble shortly after takeoff. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, survived the crash with only minor injuries. During its descent, the aircraft struck power lines, causing a temporary power outage in the immediate area. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are now investigating the cause of the incident.
Official Source: https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/lancaster-county/nc-bound-plane-crashes-overnight-in-lancaster-scrap-yard/
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