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LAWRENCEVILLE, Gwinnett County, Ga., Nov. 11, 2026 — One man died, and another was hurt on Tuesday evening, November 10, when a small plane went down in wooded land near homes in Lawrenceville. Gwinnett County fire officials said the single-engine aircraft crashed in the 1000 block of Old Athens Road SE.
The Gwinnett County air traffic control tower notified 911 dispatchers around 5:30 p.m. that the plane had reported engine trouble and gone down in trees, according to Gwinnett Fire spokesperson Jessica Joyner. The plane had taken off from Briscoe Field. Firefighters reached the scene at 5:39 p.m. and found two men trapped inside the wreckage.
One of the men was found dead at the scene. Crews freed the second man and took him to a hospital with injuries described as not life-threatening. Fire officials said there was no active fire when crews arrived.
The Gwinnett County Medical Examiner's Office responded to the crash site, and the dead man's family was notified there. The National Transportation Safety Board is now investigating what caused the crash, with the Federal Aviation Administration also responding. Gwinnett County police are securing the wreckage, and a road closure is planned at Rock House Road SE and Old Athens Road SE, fire officials said.
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do small plane crashes typically happen?
Small aircraft accidents usually occur near airports during takeoff or landing, or in open and wooded areas where pilots attempt emergency landings after reporting mechanical trouble.
Who investigates a small plane crash like this one?
The National Transportation Safety Board typically leads the investigation into the cause, while the Federal Aviation Administration and local agencies assist and secure the scene.
What should bystanders do if they witness a small plane crash?
Call 911 immediately, keep a safe distance from the wreckage, and avoid disturbing the scene so investigators can document the area accurately.
