Small Plane Crashes Murfreesboro Tennessee Hospitalizes Three

A small Beechcraft Bonanza A36 aircraft crashed in a wooded area near Clark Boulevard in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, with three people on board who were all hospitalized in stable condition. Preliminary investigations indicate the plane lost engine power, prompting the pilot to attempt an emergency landing in a nearby field but ultimately ending up in a tree line, which may have cushioned the impact and helped save the passengers. The crash occurred around 11:20 a.m. Tuesday and caused no damage to nearby homes, businesses, or roads, with the pilot credited for avoiding a populated area. The aircraft originated from Douglas, Georgia, and was passing through Murfreesboro at the time of the incident. Authorities including the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause of the crash, and the plane remains at the crash site for now. Despite initial speculation, Middle Tennessee State University confirmed no connection between the aircraft and its flight program, and school operations were unaffected.