Small plane crashes in Volusia County, deputies say

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A small plane crashed around 9:20 a.m. Sunday, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said.

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According to a news release, the pilot had reported an engine failure and had to make an emergency landing in De Leon Springs.

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Deputies said a wheel had fallen off while landing near Chuck Lennon Park.

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The pilot, who was the only occupant, was not injured.

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