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Virginia State Police on scene of Deerfield plane crash

Chris Graham

policecar3At 9:06 a.m. Wednesday (Aug. 27, 2014), Virginia State Police were notified of a plane crash in the Deerfield community of Augusta County. A crash site has been visually located due to heavy smoke coming from the side of a nearby mountain. State police, with the assistance of the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office, are working to reach the crash site at this time.

There have been no reported injuries on the ground – meaning no local residents have been injured as a result of the crash.

VSP is not confirming the type of aircraft until crews reach the wreckage.

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Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].

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