Plane crashes in Caldwell County after mechanical issue
Small plane makes emergency landing in Caldwell County
The Texas Department of Public Safety says a pilot was injured following a plane crash in Caldwell County.
CALDWELL COUNTY, Texas - A pilot was injured following a plane crash in Caldwell County.
The backstory:
The Texas Department of Public Safety says the plane crash happened at FM 671, north of Meridian.
DPS says that a preliminary investigation indicates that the plane experienced a mechanical issue and that the pilot conducted an emergency landing.
The pilot was the only person inside the plane.
He suffered minor injuries and was evaluated by EMS at the scene.
What's next:
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident.
The Source: Information from Texas Department of Public Safety and the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office