VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A pilot walked away from a plane crash with only minor injuries early Friday morning, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
What You Need To Know
- The pilot was the only one on board
- The National Transportation Safety Board and the FAA have been notified of the crash
A Cessna 172 lost power around 1:49 a.m. and crashed into the woods off Marsh Road near Lake George State Forest, northwest of DeLand, according to a VCSO Facebook post.
“The pilot was alert and conscious and able to walk away from the aircraft reporting minor injuries,” stated officials.
Forest Service Ranges were on scene along with the sheriff's office and said the area is about two miles away from the main highway, which is County Road 3.
The sheriff's office stated that the male pilot, who has not been identified, was the only person on board.
Aerial footage shows the plane number N8257L with damage to the tailend and at least one of the wings.
The National Transportation Safety Board and the FAA have been notified of the crash and will investigate.
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