This article has been updated.
WASHINGTON — A small plane crashed near Shannon Airport in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, killing the pilot, authorities said Friday.
The Virginia State Police said they responded to a report of a crashed plane around 7:40 a.m.
The pilot — the only person on the plane — was identified as Leonardo Ospina Villada. He was taken to Mary Washington Hospital where he died from his injuries.
An investigation into the incident found that the fixed-wing, single engine aircraft was caught by a gust of wind while banking left, which caused it to crash.
The FAA and NTSB have been notified, police said.
A map of the area where the plane went down is below.
