Crime & Safety

Plane Crashes in Hampton

Breaking: Elderly pilot is OK, according to firefighters.

HAMPTON, NH — An airplane crashed into the woods of Hampton earlier today, according to WMUR-TV. The crash reportedly occurred at just after 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 4, 2016.

Fire and rescue teams were called to the scene for the crash. One occupant – according to Hampton Firefighters – was evaluated and released at the scene.

WMUR reported that the pilot was in his 70s and the plane was registered in Rye. The FAA will be at the crash scene tomorrow.

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Photo courtesy of Hampton Firefighters.

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