3 injured after plane crashes in field in Union County, officials say

UNION COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Union County Sheriff’s Office reports it responded to a plane crash on Tuesday.

Deputies said a single-prop plane carrying three people traveling from Greenwood to Rock Hill had a mechanical issue while in flight. The pilot tried to divert to the Union County Airport but was forced to land in a field near Old Buncombe Road around 7:15 p.m.

The three were taken to the hospital by EMS with non-life-threatening injuries, according to officials.

Union County EMS, Union County Fire and Rescue and Union County Emergency Management all responded to the crash.

The Federal Aviation Administration has been called to investigate. The National Transportation Safety Board was also asked to assist, officials said.

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