Authorities confirmed a small plane crashed just after takeoff at the Winchester Municipal Airport on Saturday afternoon (4/18/2015).

Officials said the Mooney 21 aircraft had 5 people on board. All 5 suffered injuries and were taken to nearby Southern Tennessee Medical Center for treatment. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office said they were expected to survive.

According to officials with the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, the pilot of the plane that crashed on Saturday afternoon was identified as Clint Payne. His passengers were Michael Lombard, Desarae Thomas, Adam Miller, and Elizabeth Miller. All five were from Winchester, according to authorities.

Authorities said the plane initially made impact in the ground, skidded across Williams Cove Road, and spun around, stopping partially on the road. Apparently, the small airplane was not able to get above the power lines, so the pilot banked left and crashed. At this point it is not known if the plane was having engine troubles or if the load limit had an effect on the flight. The plane seats 4, but 5 on on board.

According to the FAA, the fixed wing single engine plane is registered to Brent Pressley in Morristown, Tennessee.

The investigation is being conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Model: 1967 Mooney M20C

Below is a photo of a similar plane

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