1 Killed In Crash Of Small Plane At Blue Ridge, Ga.; False Alarm On … – The Chattanoogan

One person was killed in the crash of a small plane at Blue Ridge, Ga., on Sunday.

The pilot was the only occupant of the plane.

It happened near the Blue Ridge Jetport as the plane hit a tree.

Also, a crash of a small plane was reported on Sunday night south of the Highway 60 bridge over the Tennessee River near Birchwood, but it turned out to be a false call. It was found to be an amphibious plane landing on the water.

Around 8 p.m., there were at least 12 emergency vehicles sitting on the bridge with emergency lights on.

On the downstream side of the bridge was some type of emergency boat with a red light flashing.

Also present were Sheriff’s cars from Rhea County, Meigs County and Hamilton County as well as two ambulances.