DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A pilot and student are in the hospital after crash landing on the runway of DeKalb-Peachtree Airport after crashing on Thursday afternoon.
News Chopper 2 flew over the plane, which appeared to have skidded off the runway and was in the grass as officials responded.
A wing was missing from one side of the plane.
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The DeKalb Fire Department said there were minor to moderate injuries suffered. The exact injuries remain unclear.
County officials say the single-engine Piper 28 plane lost power and began experiencing engine problems during a training session.
The pilot and student’s identities have not been released.
Channel 2 Action News is staying in contact with emergency workers to learn new information.
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There was no fire as a result of the crash.
Officials added that no people, vehicles or buildings were struck during the crash.
The Federal Flight Standards District Office is investigating the accident.
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