JACKSON, Ky. — Kentucky State Police say one person has died in a single-engine plane crash.
Trooper Matt Gayheart says police were notified of the crash in Breathitt County around 1:30 p.m. Monday. He says the plane was engulfed in flames when officials arrived, and firefighters extinguished the blaze.
Gayheart says one person was confirmed dead and was believed to be the only occupant. It was not known yet where the plane originated or its destination.
The Federal Aviation Administration was expected possibly on Tuesday.
MORE KENTUCKY NEWS
Make it easy to keep up-to-date with more stories like this. Download the WHAS11 News app now. For Apple or Android users.
Have a news tip? Email assign@whas11.com, visit our Facebook page or Twitter feed.
