A Piper J3C-65 single-engine plane, manufactured in 1945, crashed in a field near Ridge Road in Dunlap, Tennessee, on Tuesday evening around 6:00 PM. The pilot was killed, and a passenger was injured and taken to a hospital. Initial reports indicated two injuries, but the FAA later confirmed the pilot’s death.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating, with the NTSB holding a press conference on Wednesday to provide updates. A local resident noted the pilot had a backyard runway and flew frequently. Emergency responders arrived quickly, and the investigation is ongoing.