TELLICO PLAINS, Tenn. (WATE) — One person was injured after a small plane crashed in Tellico Plains Tuesday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

The plane crashed into trees shortly after takeoff around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, possibly due to a malfunction, the pilot said, according to Tellico Plains Police. There was a fire after the crash.

One person was injured and was taken to a local hospital for treatment, where he is in stable condition, said Tellico Plains Police Chief David Bookout.

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The FAA is investigating the crash.

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