June 26, 2019 in Regional

ULTRALIGHT PILOT RECOVERING AFTER CRASH NEAR FALL CREEK FALLS

Authorities with the Van Buren County Emergency Management Agency say the pilot of an ultralight aircraft is recovering after hitting a tree while landing near Fall Creek Falls State Park Tuesday night.

The accident happened at about 8:40 p.m. near Groves Road.

Van Buren EMA says the ultralight aircraft appears to have hit a tree. The 63-year-old pilot was flown by Lifeforce helicopter to Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga with unknown injuries.

The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident.



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