The plane crashed about half-mile away from Sandusky County Regional Airport after developing engine trouble, authorities say.
A pilot was hospitalized after plane crashed in a field in Sandusky County, authorities say. CLYDE, Ohio — A 69-year-old pilot was seriously injured Saturday when his plane crashed into a Sandusky County field after developing engine trouble, authorities say.
Richard Hines, of Port Clinton, was flown by helicopter to St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo following the crash, according to the State Highway Patrol. He reportedly was in stable condition. The crash occurred just before 1 p.m., the patrol says in a news release. Hines was piloting a 1964 Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee when the plane started having engine trouble. He tried to return to Sandusky County Regional Airport but went down in a field about a half-mile northeast of the airport.If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
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