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Aircraft crashes near airport in Catawba; No injuries reported

The pilot was the only person on the board and did not immediately report any injuries to officials in Catawba.
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CATAWBA, N.C. — Around 7:30 p.m. on June 14, a single-engine Grumman AA-1A plane crashed while attempting to land at Long Island Airpark in Catawba, FAA officials said.

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The pilot was the only person on the board and did not immediately report any injuries to officials.

Catawba County Emergency Management issued a statement on Tuesday and said no injuries were reported and no concerns over debris. 

County officials, Sherrills Ford - Terrell Fire and Rescue and North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to the scene Monday night.  

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The FAA said it will continue to investigate the crash.

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