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Virginia State Police: Pilot dead in small plane crash Friday in Culpeper County

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One person is dead after a small private aircraft crashed this afternoon in Culpeper County.

Virginia State Police report the accident happened on Spilman Road at 2:43 p.m.

The pilot was the sole occupant of the plane and died at the scene, according to VSP.

The FAA and NTSB have been notified.

The incident remains under investigation.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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