The pilot of a Montana Coyote small airplane died after a crash near Shannon Airport around 11:05 a.m. Tuesday morning.
The plane crashed on the property of Greenline Service Corp., a John Deere dealership on Tidewater Trail. Spotsylvania County Fire Department crews responded to the scene as did Virginia State Police.
The county’s sheriff’s office released a statement warning the public to use caution near the area because of the large presence of emergency personnel.
Only the pilot was onboard, according to a release from the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash, with the NTSB taking the lead and providing further updates.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
