The FAA is Investigating a Single-Engine Plane Crash in the Tennessee River near Downtown Knoxville

The FAA is Investigating a Single-Engine Plane Crash in the Tennessee River near Downtown Knoxville

The Federal Aviation Administration is leading the investigation into the plane that crashed into the Tennessee River near downtown Knoxville.

Knoxville Police and the Knoxville Fire Department responded to the small, single-engine plane crash last night (Monday) near Island Home Park. The male pilot was able to escape without injury.

Officials with KFD say the pilot was practicing water landings and accidentally activated the regular landing gear meant for land.

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The FAA is Investigating a Single-Engine Plane Crash in the Tennessee River near Downtown Knoxville

The FAA is Investigating a Single-Engine Plane Crash in the Tennessee River near Downtown Knoxville

The Federal Aviation Administration is leading the investigation into the plane that crashed into the Tennessee River near downtown Knoxville.

Knoxville Police and the Knoxville Fire Department responded to the small, single-engine plane crash last night (Monday) near Island Home Park. The male pilot was able to escape without injury.

Officials with KFD say the pilot was practicing water landings and accidentally activated the regular landing gear meant for land.