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2 survive plane crash near Chattanooga airport; FAA investigating

By Chris Williams
Published  November 20, 2024 10:28am CST
Tennessee
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2 'very lucky' to survive Chattanooga plane crash

The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) reported that two people were "very lucky" to survive a plane crash near the city’s airport on the evening of Tuesday, November 19. (Credit: Chattanooga Fire Department via Storyful)

The Brief

    • Two people survived a plane crash near Chattanooga Airport on November 19 with minor injuries.
    • First responders rescued one victim outside the plane and extricated the other.
    • The FAA is investigating after the plane’s engine failed, crashing half a mile from the runway.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Authorities in Tennessee said two people were "very lucky" to survive a plane crash near the Chattanooga airport on November 19. 

First responders arrived on the scene and found one person outside the plane. 

Firefighters extricated the second person.

Both victims were taken to the hospital with minor injures. 

According to local news outlets, the plane's engine went out and down half a mile from the airport runway.

Authorities said the pilot was able to avoid traffic when crashing. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident. 

The Source

  • Storyful contributed to this report based on information from a social media account belonging to the Chattanooga Fire Department. This story was reported from Los Angeles.