PLANE CRASH: Ultra-light Plane Crashes near Mojave, Pilot Severely Injured
February 6, 2011
Ridgecrest – A small plane crashed near Mojave shortly after it took off, causing critical injuries to its pilot Sunday morning, according to authorities.
The Kern County Sheriff’s Department said that the home-built, ultra-light aircraft took off from a remote desert location and crashed just before 11:30 am.
It reportedly encountered mechanical problems and crashed near the Mojave landfill, despite the pilot’s efforts to bring the plane to a landing location.
Kern County Fire Department crews had to use the Jaws of Life to cut the pilot out of the plane. He was air-lifted to a local hospital and is said to be in critical condition. Total loss to the aircraft is estimated at $60,000.
The accident has already been reported to the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration.
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