Erin McCuller and Ethan Illers
2 hours in the past
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Multiple individuals had been killed when a small aircraft crashed on the east shoulder of Interstate 40 close to mile marker 202 in West Nashville.
The Nashville Metro Police Department (MNPD) mentioned that on Monday, March 4, at roughly 7:40 p.m., the management tower at John C. introduced that it had obtained. Emergency permission was required to land. Authorities cleared the aircraft to land on Runway 2, however the pilot then radioed that the aircraft wouldn’t have the ability to attain the airport.
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The Nashville Fire Department mentioned crews instantly headed to the crash scene after a number of witnesses noticed the aircraft crash. Officials mentioned the aircraft burst into flames as quickly because it hit the bottom.
(Source: Metro Nashville Police Department)
(Courtesy of Mary Beth Icard)
When crews arrived on scene, they noticed heavy flames and smoke coming from the crash website. Investigators mentioned firefighters had been in a position to extinguish the fireplace and protect proof on the scene so the suitable authorities may examine the circumstances that led to the accident.
Eastbound visitors is at the moment being detoured at Exit 201, in line with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).
Police mentioned there was no harm to the automobile and the aircraft didn’t hit any buildings throughout its descent. There had been no accidents on the bottom.
Investigators mentioned they tried to seek out the tail quantity within the wreckage however had been unable to seek out it.
Nashville International Airport (BNA) launched the next assertion to News 2 concerning the crash:
Investigation is ongoing.