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Loudon Co. man killed in small plane crash in McMinn County

The reason for the crash is still unknown.

NIOTA, Tenn. — A Loudon County man died after a small plane crashed in McMinn County Thursday afternoon.

According to the FAA crash report, a Quad City Challenger II plane crashed in a field in Niota around 4 p.m., killing the pilot. 

Sheriff Joe Guy identified the pilot as Timothy W. Williamson.

“It appears the plane had taken off from a private airfield a few minutes before on County Road 322,” said Sheriff Guy.

The reason for the crash is still unknown.

The National Transportation and Safety Bureau is investigating.

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