A pilot was killed after a small plane crashed near the Westerly State Airport in Rhode Island Monday, according to Westerly Town Manager Shawn Lacey. Lacey said the single-engine plane appeared to be attempting to land when it came crashing down in a field on Airport Road across from the Westerl y State Airport next to the Stop Shop shopping center. The name of the pilot has not been released, but Lacey said he is a man in his 20s. Crews from the Federal Aviation Administration responded to the scene and are investigating. No other details were immediately available. This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details. ...read more read less