16-year-old injured after crashing glider into small airplane near Crooked Creek Airport in Franklin County, North Carolina

Modified Date: 
Wed, 04/19/2023 - 8:54pm
Accident Date: 
Saturday, April 15, 2023

Small aircraft crash in Franklin County sends 16-year-old pilot in training to WakeMed

Emergency responders were called to the scene at Crooked Creek Airport on Swetts Drive north of Zebulon around 3 p.m.

16-year-old pilot crashes into small plane at Franklin County airport

The Franklin County sheriff said the 16-year-old pilot was attempting to land when he struck the small plane.

Roadway: 
Swetts Drive