Pilot Hospitalized After Small Plane Crashes in Minnesota Following Suspected Engine Failure
A 68-year-old pilot was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after his single-engine plane crashed in Winona County, Minnesota. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon near the town of St. Charles. According to the Winona County Sheriff's Office, the pilot reported engine trouble shortly after taking off. He was attempting an emergency landing in a field when the aircraft went down. Both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been notified and will investigate the incident.
Official Source: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/suspected-engine-trouble-led-to-plane-crash-in-winona-county-pilot-brought-to-hospital/
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