Southport Fire Department responds to small plane crash
SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — Emergency crews are on the scene of a small plane crash in Southport.
It happened around 8 a.m. The Southport Fire Department responded to Long Beach Rd and Faith Blvd.
The single engine plane crashed, blocking the entrance of Faith Blvd. The pilot got out of the plane with the help of bystanders at the scene. They were transported to the hospital.
The fire department says traffic is going to be delayed for an undetermined amount of time.
The NC Highway Patrol and Federal Aviation Administration will be conducting the investigation.
