FAA investigating plane crash at eastern Washington middle school

A plane crash at a Spokane Valley middle school Sunday is under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Spokane Valley Sheriff deputies responded to the Horizon Middle School football field at about 7:40 p.m. after reports that the pilot of a small plane was declaring an emergency and was unsure whether the aircraft could make it the 6 miles back to Felts Field, the sheriff’s office said Monday.