TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. — Crews were on the scene of a small plane crash in Alexander County Friday.
Channel 9’s Dave Faherty reports the crash happened off of Rink Dam Road in Taylorsville.
Chopper 9 Skyzoom flew over the scene Friday afternoon and captured footage of the heavily damaged plane.
According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, a 1947 Pietenpol single-engine plane was attempting to land at a private field when it crashed.
The pilot, 74-year-old Gregory Alan Deal, and a passenger were transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.
Troopers said they have secured the scene, and the FAA will conduct an investigation.
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