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Authorities investigating small-engine plane crash near Crossville

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CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The National Transportation Safety Board officials said they are investigating a small-engine plane crash that took place northwest of Crossville Memorial Airport around 9:20 a.m. on Friday.

Authorities with the NTSB have released limited details at this time, but they said they would be investigating what happened on Saturday.

The plane that went down was a Cessna 150F.

The NTSB said it is possible additional information will be available Saturday.

A GoFundMe has been created to support the family impacted by this plane crash.

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