Coverage dated September 3, 2026

Small aircraft crashes, catches fire in Hillsborough County: HCFR

Headline from FOX 13 Tampa

Crews are at the scene after a small aircraft crashed and caught fire in Hillsborough County, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue. HCFR says firefighters arrived at the scene where an aircraft was fully engulfed in flames. Crews extinguished the fire and remain at the scene.

FOX 13 Tampa's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Reports & sources

3 articles, oldest first.

  1. WFLA

    Hillsborough County firefighters on scene of aircraft fire near U.S. 301 (opens WFLA)

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    WFLA's feed description

    TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— Hillsborough County Fire Rescue is on the scene of an aircraft fire near U.S. 301. According to HCFR, it is believed that the plane crashed. There is a roadblock on U.S. 301 and Maislin Drive. There are no words on injuries at this time.

  2. FOX 13 Tampa

    Small aircraft crashes, catches fire in Hillsborough County: HCFR (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    Crews are at the scene after a small aircraft crashed and caught fire in Hillsborough County, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue. HCFR says firefighters arrived at the scene where an aircraft was fully engulfed in flames. Crews extinguished the fire and remain at the scene.

  3. Tampa Bay Times

    Small plane crashes on US 301 in Hillsborough, authorities say (opens Tampa Bay Times)

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    Tampa Bay Times's feed description

    A small plane crashed and caught fire on U.S. 301 in Hillsborough on Thursday morning, firefighters say. In a news release about 8:45 a.m., Hillsborough County Fire Rescue said a small aircraft had crashed near the Southwest Florida Water Management District office, at 7601 U.S. Highway 301 N.

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