Three Dead After Small Plane Breaks Apart Mid-Air in Tennessee

Authorities confirm debris scattered over half-mile radius; investigation into cause underway

The single-engine Beechcraft V35 disintegrated near Franklin, Tennessee, killing all three on board.
The plane was en route from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Louisville, Kentucky.
Authorities received a 911 call reporting an explosion and debris around noon on Wednesday.
No structural damage was reported despite the extensive debris field.
The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board are leading the investigation.