One dead, one injured as small plane crashes into trees near Lawrenceville, Georgia

A single-engine plane crashed in Lawrenceville, Georgia, at about 5:30 p.m. local time on November 10, killing one person on board and injuring another. According to local television station 11Alive, the aircraft reported engine trouble to air traffic control before coming down in trees off Old Athens Highway, near Gwinnett County Airport-Briscoe Field.

One pronounced dead at the scene; second occupant hospitalized

Gwinnett County Fire officials said at a news briefing at about 8 p.m. that responders found two occupants trapped inside the aircraft. One man was pronounced dead at the scene, and the other was extricated and taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Officials did not release their identities or the aircraft type. Old Athens Highway was closed between Rock House Road and Cedars Road.

FAA investigating the cause

The Federal Aviation Administration is on scene investigating, and the cause has not been announced. 11Alive reported the aircraft had reported an engine problem before the crash. The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate alongside the FAA.

Sources: 11Alive (NBC Atlanta affiliate) live broadcast; Gwinnett County Fire Department news briefing, November 10, 2026.