GILBERT, S.C. — The Federal Aviation Administration has confirmed a plane crash that occurred in Lexington County on Saturday.
While details are still limited, a spokesperson for the agency said that the pilot of a single-engine de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver crashed while attempting to leave a field near Gilbert.
The agency reports that two people were aboard the aircraft but couldn't provide any additional information regarding the injuries sustained.
News19 requested additional information about the incident, including a clarification on the time, where the aircraft officially took off from, and where it was headed. A spokesperson for the FAA said this information was still under investigation and that the details provided so far are preliminary.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as they become available.