BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – One person was injured in a plane crash Tuesday morning, according to Brevard County officials.
The crash happened near Deering Parkway and U.S. 1. just after 10 a.m. when the pilot reported engine problems, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Brevard County officials said the victim was airlifted to a trauma center, but the extent of the injuries has not been released.
Sky 6 video shows the small aircraft crashed into a tree off the roadway.
The National Transportation Safety Board and FAA are investigating.
Busy Tuesday, outside of the usual medical calls w/ D10 & Truck 11 assisting @BCFRpio with an Alert 3 (aircraft down) at Deering Pkwy. and US 1 & a vehicle fire at the entrance to Pelican Point condos. Every day brings something new. Truly, we have the BEST job in the world! pic.twitter.com/bdCbzIBHbm
— Titusville Fire Dept (@TitusvilleFire) March 14, 2023
This is a developing story and will be updated with more information as we receive it.
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