FAA says pilot only one on board in fatal plane crash in Lee County

National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating a fatal plane crash that occurred in Lee County on Thursday, Sept. 17.

According to the FAA, a Weatherly 620B crashed in a field on Red Top Road in Lynchburg at about 8:15 a.m. on Thursday. Only the pilot was on board.

Lee County Sheriff's Office, along with Lee County Fire Department, Lee County EMS and Lee County Coroner's Office, responded to the scene and confirmed the pilot was deceased. 

Lee County Coroner Larry Logan identified the pilot as 49-year-old Junior Hopkins.  

A cause has not been announced. 

The FAA and NTSB are investigating, with NTSB taking the lead and providing all updates.