Rescuers on scene after plane found in Merrimack River: reports

Only the pilot was on board, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Jun 17, 2024 3:42 PM EDT | Updated Jun 17, 2024 3:55 PM EDT

NORTH ANDOVER, MA — Rescue efforts are underway after a small plane was found crashed in the Merrimack River Monday afternoon, according to multiple reports.

The plane, a single-engine Van RV-6A, crashed into the Merrimack River in Lawrence around 2:15 p.m. Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration told Patch. Only the pilot was on board.

Firefighters and a Massachusetts State Police dive team were dispatched, according to Boston25.

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The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause of the crash.

Patch has reached out to the Massachusetts State Police for more information.