Crews on scene said a pilot in Gallatin had to make a hard landing just after taking off and seeing smoke.
The pilot, Gregory Harms, took off about 2:32 p.m. Friday from the Sumner County airport with two passengers, his grandchildren, ages 10 and 13, on board.
Crews said Harms saw the smoke coming from the plane, a 1963 Piper Tri-Pacer, and had to make a hard landing. Everyone was able to make it out okay, but Harms did suffer minor burns. The 10 and 13 year olds were both taken to the hospital to get checked out as a precautionary measure.
The fire was put out by Gallatin Fire.
Reporter Matt Alvarez is on scene and will be providing updates on FOX 17 @ 5:30.
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Gallatin Fire said crew are on scene of a plane crash at Sumner County Regional Airport.
The plane, carrying at least three passengers, went down about 2:32 p.m. Friday, fire crews said. There are no reported injuries.
Police said everyone on board was able to make it out before the plane caught fire, it's since been put out.
Preliminary details suggest the plane apparently crashed just after taking off.
The FAA is investigating.
"A small aircraft crashed and caught on fire while landing on Runway 17/35 at the Summer County Regional Airport, Gallatin, TN today at 2:32 CDT. Please contact local authorities for passenger information. The FAA will investigate and the NTSB will determine the cause of the accident. The statement will be updated as more information becomes available."
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