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1 dead, 1 injured after small plane crashes near Bristol

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Scoop News DeskBristol · Published Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 12:15 PM UTCUpdated Friday, August 21, 2026 at 7:35 AM UTC

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A small single-engine plane was found lying upside down in the harbor in roughly 4 feet of water, the sheriff’s office said, and nearby residents and a building crew “rushed into the water to help” after witnessing the crash. 1 dead, 1 injured after small plane crashes near Bristol.

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