Plane Crash in Macon County Claims Three Lives
FRANKLIN, N.C. — A plane crashed west of Iotla Valley Elementary School on Sept. 18, 2025, around 3 p.m., resulting in no survivors aboard.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, there were three individuals on the aircraft at the time of the accident. Emergency response teams were dispatched to the scene shortly after the crash was reported.
Local authorities confirmed that the incident occurred in a remote area, and investigators are currently examining the circumstances surrounding the crash.
No injuries were reported on the ground, and roadways nearby remained unobstructed. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
Further updates will follow as information becomes available.