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Plane Crashes With Mechanical Issues In Fort Worth

The pilot was the only person on board and was uninjured. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the crash.

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A single-engine plane crashed near Fort Worth Meacham International Airport on Tuesday afternoon after experiencing mechanical issues. The pilot was the only one on board, and no injuries were reported.
A single-engine plane crashed near Fort Worth Meacham International Airport on Tuesday afternoon after experiencing mechanical issues. The pilot was the only one on board, and no injuries were reported. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

FORT WORTH, TX — A single-engine plane crashed near Fort Worth Meacham International Airport on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

The plane, a Piper PA-28, crashed around 2:15 p.m., and the pilot was the only person on board, according to an agency spokesperson.

The plane experienced mechanical issues, and the pilot didn't suffer any injuries, according to the Fort Worth Fire Department. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the crash.

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