Small plane crashes in North Carolina knocking out power

EDGECOMBE COUNTy, N.C. (NBC, KYMA) - Crews in North Carolina have restored power after a small plane crashed into the lines Monday morning.

The State Highway Patrol said the two-seater Superstol XL crashed while the pilot was attempting to land on private property in Edgecombe County.

Troopers got the call just before 10 a.m. Eastern.

They saID the 62-year-old pilot came down too fast, clipped power lines, and collided with trees and bushes.

Highway Patrol said the pilot exited the plane without any major injuries.

The Federal Aviation Administration has been contacted to lead the investigation into the crash.