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2 injured as small plane crashes in Cherokee County

The plane crashed as it was taking off, officials said.

Credit: Cherokee County Sheriff's Office

Credit: Cherokee County Sheriff's Office

The plane crashed as it was taking off, officials said.
By J.D. Capelouto
Nov 4, 2018

A small plane crashed while taking off in Cherokee County on Sunday morning.

The plane went down about 10 a.m. in a forested area adjacent to the private Air Acres runway on Arnold Mill Road, according to the Cherokee Cherokee Sheriff’s Office.

The pilot and the other person in the plane both suffered minor injuries and were taken to WellStar Kennestone Hospital, the sheriff’s office said.

The men’s names were not released.

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The office said no one's personal information was compromised

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J.D. is a local news reporter covering intown Atlanta and Atlanta City Hall for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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