Piper Navajo airplane crashed at Richmond International Airport. The pilot was taken to VCU with reported “serious burns.” RIC is open, but one runway is closed and State Police / FAA Investigators are on the scene.">

Small plane crash at Richmond International Airport

Last night at 9.29pm a small Piper Navajo airplane crashed at Richmond International Airport. The pilot was taken to VCU with reported “serious burns.” RIC is open, but one runway is closed and State Police / FAA Investigators are on the scene.

April 12, 2011; 7:30 AM • by RVANews staff

Last night at 9.29pm a small Piper Navajo airplane crashed at Richmond International Airport. The pilot was taken to VCU with injuries which the RTD call “serious burns.” RIC is open, but one runway is closed and State Police / FAA Investigators are on the scene.

Update

Some pictures of the crash:

Here’s slightly more details from twitter:

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  1. Flack4RIC on said:

    Our thoughts and prayers go out to the pilot and his loved ones as he remains in serious condition at VCU Medical Center.

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