Listen Now: Morning News

Plane crash in Upshur County

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — A small plane crashed in Upshur County near Buckhannon Saturday evening.

The plane’s pilot told the Buckhannon Fire Department that he had engine trouble and had to make an emergency landing. The plane’s parachute system was deployed and the plane crashed on Brushy Fork Road between Jenkins Ford and Buckhannon Toyota.

The fire department said the plane hit a truck when it landed but neither the truck’s driver nor the pilot were injured. The plane was taken to the Upshur County Regional Airport for further investigation.





More News

News
MetroNews This Morning 4-18-24
Summary of West Virginia news, sports, and weather for Thursday, April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024 - 6:33 am
News
Charleston murder trial begins Thursday with jury selection
Detroit man charged in 2022 shooting death.
April 18, 2024 - 1:09 am
News
Five are sentenced for running drug operation throughout Eastern Panhandle
The operation was based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
April 18, 2024 - 12:00 am
News
Governor reiterates desire for full financial support of West Virginians with disabilities
In recent years West Virginia spent millions of dollars less than was allocated for waiver programs meant to support people with disabilities, instead shifting dollars to expenses like covid-19 testing or contract nursing.
April 17, 2024 - 10:54 pm


Your Comments