A small plane went down and reportedly burst into flames Friday afternoon near the Scioto/Lawrence county line in southern Ohio, pulling first responders to a rural stretch of County Road 1A along the Ohio River. Dispatchers said the call came in at about 2:15 p.m., and early radio traffic indicated the aircraft was on fire after impact. Emergency crews reported that the pilot was the only person on board, with no immediate word on injuries or the condition of anyone involved.
According to MyFox28 Columbus, Lawrence County dispatchers said the crash was reported around 2:15 p.m. near County Road 1A at the Scioto/Lawrence county line and that the plane was believed to be on fire after it went down. The outlet reports that multiple law-enforcement agencies and fire departments responded to the scene, and includes photos credited to Seth Bledsoe.
Where It Happened
The crash site is along County Road 1A, which hugs the Ohio River corridor west of Hanging Rock and Ironton in southern Lawrence County. It is a narrow route lined with scattered homes and industrial sites. Online mapping tools list addresses on CR 1A, including 1395 County Road 1A in Ironton, as shown by MapQuest.
Response And What's Known
Dispatchers told MyFox28 Columbus that the pilot was the only person in the aircraft. Multiple law-enforcement agencies and fire crews were on scene Friday afternoon, working the crash and securing the area.
As of the latest report, officials had not released details about the pilot's condition, the operator of the plane, or any circumstances that might have led to the crash.
What To Expect Next
Investigations into aviation accidents often move slowly, starting with securing the wreckage and documenting the scene before officials share specifics about what happened. Further information is expected from county dispatchers or aviation authorities as they confirm details. This article will be updated when more official information becomes available.
