A single-engine airplane crashed in Douglas County and the pilot, the only person on board, died in the crash.

The crash happened near the Federal Express building, 14200 Grasslands Drive, according to a 1:05 p.m. South Metro Fire Rescue tweet.

The plane crashed in an open field, southeast of Centennial Airport. There was no fire, although there was a small fuel spill, according to SMFR.

The small plane was departing eastbound on runway 10 prior to the crash, according to Centennial Airport. No further details were released.

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash.