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Pilot hurt after small plane crashes in Tennessee

A pilot was injured after a small plane crashed Monday morning in Rutherford County, Tennessee, according to multiple news outlets. (Image: Murfreesboro Police Department)
A pilot was injured after a small plane crashed Monday morning in Rutherford County, Tennessee, according to multiple news outlets. (Image: Murfreesboro Police Department)
By Rich Barak
Updated July 26, 2021

A pilot was injured after a small plane crashed Monday morning in Rutherford County, Tennessee, according to multiple news outlets.

A two-seat, single-engine Cessna crashed and prompted road closures along the 410 block of Dejarnette Lane in Murfreesboro, according to WSMV.

Medics have transported the pilot to a hospital for treatment of unknown injuries, according to Murfreesboro police officers.

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The FAA is investigating to determine the cause of the crash.

This is a developing story. Please return to AJC.com throughout the day for updates.

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