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Small plane crashes in Coweta County | Aerials

According to the Coweta County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the area of E Hwy 16 and Newnan Crossing Bypass.

COWETA COUNTY, Ga. — Officials are investigating after a small plane crashed in Coweta County on Wednesday morning.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, a single-engine Piper PA-28 crashed on East Highway 16 in Newnan, Georgia, around 11:10 a.m. Deputies with the Coweta County Sheriff's Office also responded to the area of E Hwy 16 and Newnan Crossing Bypass.

The FAA said two people were on board when the plane crashed, but the extent of their injuries is unknown at this time. 

11Alive SkyTracker flew over the scene, showing the aftermath of the crash. The video shows that one wing of the plane appears to be missing.

The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash. 

This is a developing story. Check back often for new information.

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