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Pilot injured, student unharmed in helicopter crash at Warren County airport. Here’s what we know

A helicopter crashed while a pilot and student practiced a landing maneuver at Warren County Memorial Airport, officials said. The pilot/instructor was taken to a hospital with facial injuries but was walking and talking. The male student was not injured. The airport is closed because of debris, including glass, on the runway. The NTSB is expected to investigate, and the FAA has been notified.

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Scoop News DeskWarren County · Published Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 9:04 PM UTCUpdated Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 4:25 AM UTC

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2 brothers killed in plane crash after aircraft struck a tree during takeoff, Warren County Sheriff’s Office says MCMINNVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A pilot was injured and a student was not hurt after a helicopter crashed at Warren County Memorial Airport, according to the county’s emergency management director.

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