FRANKLIN, Va. — Last night, Virginia State Police received a call around 8:48 p.m. about a single engine plane crash at the Franklin Municipal Airport.
Authorities say preliminary investigations show that the plane was a Cessna 177 Cardinal single engine plane. The pilot, Randall Barger of Newport News, “crashed as he was approaching the runway,” according to a press release.
There was no one on the plane besides Barger. He suffered non-life threatening injuries and was taken to Norfolk General Hospital.
The press release also states that FAA was called about the incident.
This is a developing story. Stay with News 3 for updates.
