Plane crashes in bushes at Union County Airport

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October 14, 2026

Plane crashes in bushes at Union County Airport

By Kyle Meddles

The Union County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a plane crash that occurred at the Union County Airport around 10 a.m., Wednesday.

The plane was located lodged inside some bushes just off the taxiway. Lt. Josh Kent with the sheriff’s office said that the pilot sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported to Memorial Hospital by the Marysville Fire Department.

There were no flames or smoke from the crash.

The crash is still under investigation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been notified at this time and they are on their way to assist on-scene. Units from the Marysville Police Department also responded to assist.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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