Stillwater, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a plane crash that occurred in Minnesota Saturday afternoon. 

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The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to the crash around 4:30 p.m. The aircraft went down in Baytown Township, which is about six miles south of Stillwater. 

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The pilot made the 911 call and was able to walk away from the crash site and meet first responders at a nearby road, according to a news release from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. The pilot said he was the only occupant of the small plane. 

The pilot was transported to a nearby hospital with what were described as minor injuries. The FAA has not yet determined what caused the plane crash.

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