Pilot Killed When Small Plane Crashes Near Doylestown

BUCKINGHAM TOWNSHIP, PA — A pilot was killed when their plane crashed in a wooded area of Buckingham Township on Tuesday morning, according to the Buckingham Township Police Department.

The red-and-white plane, identified as a single-engine Vans RV-6, went down around 10:34 a.m. in a wooded area near Cold Spring Creamery Road and Charter Club Drive, police said.

The pilot was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. Their identify has not been released pending notification of family members.

Firefighters from Midway, Doylestown and Plumsteadville assisted at the scene.

No homes or structures were damaged in the crash. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the crash.

#BREAKING Officials are on scene of a small plane crash in Doylestown, Bucks County. #6abc pic.twitter.com/groxL41vLN
— Candice Womer (@Candice6abc) June 15, 2021

SMALL PLANE CRASH: Headed toward Doylestown Airport after a small plane crashed, causing a brief fire. No word on injuries.@6abc pic.twitter.com/xaGl58xYJJ
— Maggie Kent (@MaggieKent6abc) June 15, 2021

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