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2 injured when small plane crash-lands on Jacobs Road in DeLand

Plane suffered ‘engine issues’ before landing, FAA says

DELAND, Fla. – A single-engine Cessna aircraft crash-landed on Jacobs Road on Monday, prompting an extended road closure.

According to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office and the FAA, the Cessna 172 crash happened around 2 p.m. Two occupants were conscious at the scene and were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of their injuries.

Jacobs Road was closed from East Plymouth Avenue to U.S. 92 for several hours while emergency crews investigated.

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According to a preliminary report from the FAA, the cause of the crash landing was due to “engine issues.”

The crash remains under investigation.

Note: This map depicts the general area of this crash and not necessarily an exact location.


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