3 survive small plane crash south of Whiteville

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Three people survived a small plane crash south of Whiteville Wednesday night.

The plane went down near Rough and Ready Road and Shade Fisher Road.

All three people on board survived the initial crash and were taken to a hospital for medical evaluation.

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is handling the crash until the Federal Aviation Administration arrives to take over the investigation.

WWAY will provide updates as more information becomes available.