One killed in plane crash at Arlington Airport

One person was killed when a single engine Sports Cruiser airplane crashed at the Arlington Airport at approximately 3:50 p.m., May 14. - Courtesy of the city of Arlington
Courtesy of the city of Arlington
One person was killed when a single engine Sports Cruiser airplane crashed at the Arlington Airport at approximately 3:50 p.m., May 14.

May 14, 2011 · 9:31 PM

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ARLINGTON – At about 3:50 p.m., May 14, the Arlington Police and Fire Departments responded to a report of an aircraft crash on the northwest side of Arlington Municipal Airport. Upon arrival, crews found a single engine Sports Cruiser airplane based at Arlington Airport on fire.

Fire crews quickly extinguished the blaze. The pilot was pronounced dead at the scene.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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