GEORGIA — A pilot was killed Tuesday afternoon after a single-engine plane crashed near Statesboro, according to the Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said the aircraft took off shortly before 3 p.m. from Statesboro. The pilot, who was not from the area, had been working on the plane and was conducting a test flight ahead of its delivery.
Officials said the plane later went down near the intersection of Highway 24 and Sand Spur Road. The pilot was pronounced dead at the scene.
Emergency crews responded to the crash site, and authorities urged the public to avoid the area while first responders worked. Access to the site was restricted to ensure safety and allow crews to carry out their duties.
The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration have been notified and are expected to take over the investigation.
Deputies will remain on scene to secure the area until federal investigators arrive.
The investigation remains ongoing.
