Two injured when small plane crashes into NC backyard

Catawba County Plane Crash
A single-engine plane crashed into a home’s backyard in Catawba County, North Carolina on Thursday, July 27, 2023. Photo: WBTV

CATAWBA COUNTY, NC (WBTV) — A single-engine plane crashed into a home’s backyard in Catawba County, North Carolina Thursday afternoon.

The pilot was reportedly trying to land at Laney’s airport, which serves Lake Norman, when they overshot the runway.

The pilot and a passenger were the only two people onboard. They were taken to a hospital with minor injuries.

The Federal Aviation Administration will oversee the investigation.

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