Small Plane Crashes Near Reliance, Tn.; Pilot Killed

  • Monday, May 8, 2023

A small plane crashed near Reliance, Tn., on Sunday night, causing the death of the pilot.

The single-engine Cessna 182 had taken off from South Bend, Ind., about three hours before the crash.

Only the pilot was on board.

Some of the wreckage has been located.

It happened around 7:30 p.m. near Fingerboard Road and Towee Church.

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