A World War II-era aircraft crashed while trying to land at a Pennsylvania airport on Wednesday evening. The pilot, who was the only occupant, was trapped inside the overturned plane before being freed by police and an airport employee.
Police arrived at Heritage Field Airport in Limerick Township at approximately 7:17 p.m. The small aircraft was found upside down on the runway with its pilot stuck inside. An airport worker and officers managed to free the pilot from his parachute and extricated him from the aircraft.
“On our arrival, they were pulling him out, so there was no extrication needed by the fire department,” said Limerick Township Fire Chief Ken Shuler.
The pilot was conscious and able to stand, although he had visible cuts. Freedom Valley Medical Rescue treated him on-site, and he was then taken to Reading Trauma Center, remaining alert and talking.
The single-engine plane had departed from Pottstown and was en route to Quakertown, according to Limerick Township officials. The flight lasted about nine minutes before the crash occurred. A fuel leak happened due to the crash, and firefighters stayed at the scene to manage the spill and prevent potential fires. Heritage Field Airport, formerly Pottstown Municipal Airport, accommodates private and recreational aircraft, and was closed Wednesday night for cleanup efforts.
The reason for the crash was not immediately determined. The Federal Aviation Administration’s Eastern Region Operations Center was notified, and aviation authorities are investigating further.
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