The Brief A small plane crashed into trees near Elliott Field in Dawson County on Sunday afternoon, leaving two people critically injured. Two people are in critical condition after a small plane crashed into trees near Elliott Field in Dawson County on Sunday afternoon. Authorities are investigating after a small plane crashed into trees near Elliott Field in Dawson County on August 9, 2026. The private airfield near where the crash occurred belongs to NASCAR legend Bill Elliott, who told FOX 5 Atlanta that he has no connection to the crashed plane. According to Elliott, the plane reportedly suffered engine issues and tried to land at the nearby airport before the crash happened.