Monday, May 28, 2012

Ultra-light plane crashes near Cecilton, Maryland; both occupants uninjured


Two men are safe after their ultra-light plane crashed south of Cecilton Monday night. 

 The crash occurred at around 7:01 p.m. at a private airstrip at the corner of Holly Drive and Knights Island Road, across from the entrance to Indian Acres.

According to authorities at the scene, the pilot was attempting to take off when a southerly wind pushed the plane into a row of trees at the end of the airstrip.

The pilot was able to climb down, but his passenger remained stuck in a tree before being rescued by emergency crews a short time later.

Both men declined medical treatment. Their names and ages have not yet been released.

Authorities say the plane, which resembles a go-cart with a parachute attached, came to rest in a tree approximately 15 feet off the ground.

Maryland State Police are on the scene investigating the crash.

Source:  http://www.cecildaily.com

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