Union County, NC — A plane crash on North Rocky River Road Sunday afternoon sent two people to the hospital and triggered a multi-agency investigation.
According to the Union County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the 5800 block of N. Rocky River Road at approximately 2:01 p.m. after receiving reports of an aircraft crash.
When deputies arrived, first responders discovered the passenger had been ejected from the aircraft. Emergency crews quickly loaded the passenger into an ambulance and transported them to Goose Creek Airport, where they were airlifted to a hospital, officials said.
Authorities said the pilot was pinned inside the aircraft and had to be cut free by rescue crews. After being freed, the pilot was transported to the hospital by ambulance.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol also responded to the scene and is assisting with the investigation. Officials said the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is expected to handle the crash investigation.
The type of aircraft involved and the condition of the pilot and passenger have not been released. It was also unclear what led to the crash or whether the aircraft had just departed from or was approaching Goose Creek Airport, which is located nearby.
Emergency vehicles remained in the area during the response as investigators began documenting the scene.
The incident may have drawn attention from nearby residents, students, and commuters traveling along Rocky River Road, a key route in the area.
Authorities say the investigation remains ongoing.
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