KNOXVILLE, Tennessee – Two individuals are fighting for their lives after a small plane crashed in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The plane went down on Saturday morning, and rescue efforts are ongoing.
The Federal Aviation Administration has confirmed that a Cessna 182 carrying two people crashed in the area known as the Rocky Crag. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to the scene, but the rugged terrain has made it difficult for them to reach the crash site. The identities of the individuals onboard have not been released, and no further details about their conditions are available at this time.
This incident serves as a reminder of the inherent risks associated with flying, especially in mountainous areas. The National Transportation Safety Board will be conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the crash.
The two individuals involved in the plane crash in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are currently in critical condition, and their identities have not been disclosed by authorities. The cause of the crash is still under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration, and the National Transportation Safety Board will be conducting a thorough inquiry into the incident.