Man injured in small plane crash at Smoketown
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One man was injured Friday when his small plane crashed at Smoketown Airport.
The unidentified pilot suffered facial and head injuries but was reported to be alert and speaking, according to Lafayette Fire Company Deputy Chief Scott Hershey.
He was taken to Lancaster General Hospital for treatment.
Witnesses said the plane, a Cessna 172 Skyhawk, circled the area three times at about 300 feet before attempting to land.
Hershey could not confirm if the aircraft was landing or taking off but said it reportedly clipped a tree at the western end of the airfield.
The single-engine plane crashed on the north side of the runway, sustaining severe damage.
The Federal Aviation Administration was called in to investigate the cause of the accident.
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