AUDIO: Air traffic control audio details moments before deadly Nashville plane crash

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Audio transmissions from the small plane that crashed along Interstate 40 in West Nashville Monday night reveal the last moments exchanged between a pilot and an Air Traffic Controller.

The pilot — who has not been identified — told air traffic controllers his engine had turned off and he was unsure where he would land the aircraft, according to transmissions courtesy of LiveATC.net.

Air Traffic Control: “Are you trying to land at John Tune?”

Pilot: “My engine turned off. I’m at 1,600. I’m going to be landing. (sigh) I don’t know where.”

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A spokesperson for the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) said the John C. Tune Airport received a message around 7:40 p.m. from the pilot of the single-engine aircraft who said he was experiencing engine and power failure and needed emergency approval to land.

In the audio, officials were heard giving approval to land on Runway 2, but the pilot stated he wouldn’t be able to make it.

Air Traffic Control: “Do you have the airport in sight? Straight in Runway 2. Straight in Runway 2 at John Tune. Do you have the airport?”

Pilot: “Yes, I have the runway in sight.”

Air Traffic Control: “Runway 2. Runway 2. Cleared to land.”

Pilot: “I’m too far away. I won’t make it.”

Air Traffic Control: “Ok. See if you can glide in there, sir. Glide in, they’re clearing the runway for you.”

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Authorities reported the plane later crashed behind the Costco store off the eastbound lanes of I-40. The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) said five people were killed in the crash.

Crews with the Nashville Fire Department went to the crash site immediately after several witnesses reported the crash. The plane burst into flames on impact when it hit the ground, officials said.

Police said no vehicles along the interstate were damaged and the aircraft did not hit any buildings during its descent.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB) will be conducting an investigation to determine what led up to the deadly crash.

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