MACON COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) - The Macon County Sheriff's Office reported that a plane crash happened in Franklin, near a school Thursday afternoon.

The accident occurred near Iotla Valley Elementary School in Franklin, North Carolina.

The Federal Aviation Administration said a Cirrus SR225 had crashed into a field around 3 p.m. Three people were on board.

The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.

The Macon County Sheriff's Office said the North Carolina Highway patrol is on scene, investigating the crash.

The Macon County Airport said "no comment" when asked regarding the accident.

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