Plane Crashes Near Pittsfield Airport [UPDATE]
A plane carrying two agents from Customs and Border Protection went down near the Pittsfield/Burnham town line late Wednesday evening.
WABI-TV reports the plane went down in Burnham just after 11:00 Wednesday night. The pilot and co-pilot, who are both from New York state, were hurt in the crash. The pilot suffered a serious eye injury while the co-pilot's injuries were minor.
Officials say the engine malfunctioned at 8,000 feet and crashed just south of the airport. The FAA is investigating the cause of the crash.
We'll update this story as more details become available.