WESTERLY, R.I. (WHDH) - A pilot was killed after a small plane crashed near the Westerly State Airport in Rhode Island Monday, according to Westerly Town Manager Shawn Lacey.
Lacey said the single-engine plane appeared to be attempting to land when it came crashing down in a field on Airport Road across from the Westerly State Airport next to the Stop & Shop shopping center.
The name of the pilot has not been released, but Lacey said he is a man in his 20s.
Crews from the Federal Aviation Administration responded to the scene and are investigating.
No other details were immediately available.
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