Rescuers On Scene After Plane Found In Merrimack River: Reports

NORTH ANDOVER, MA — Rescue efforts are underway after a small plane was found crashed in the Merrimack River Monday afternoon, according to multiple reports.

The plane, a single-engine Van’s RV-6A, crashed into the Merrimack River in Lawrence around 2:15 p.m. Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration told Patch. Only the pilot was on board.

Firefighters and a Massachusetts State Police dive team have been dispatched, according to Boston25.

The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause of the crash.

Patch reached out to Massachusetts State Police for more information.