Monday, July 25, 2011

Clay County man injured in ultralight plane crash

NEBO, W.Va. (AP) — A Clay County man is in the hospital after his ultralight plane hit trees as he was trying to land.

State Police Sgt. K.D. Horrocks says 53-year-old Elvis Dawson of Ivydale fell about 40 to 50 feet. Dawson was taken to a Charleston hospital with injuries that weren't life threatening.

The accident occurred Sunday night on Tanner School Hollow Road in Nebo.

Horrocks says Dawson has limited flight experience.

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