Plane Crashes Just After Takeoff In Simsbury; Injuries Reported: Police: UPDATE

SIMSBURY, CT — A small plane carrying two people made an emergency landing Tuesday afternoon shortly after taking off from Simsbury Airport, according to reports

According to Connecticut State Police, "Preliminary investigation indicates a small plane had an emergency landing in a field leaving Simsbury Airport."

Police said "minor injuries" were reported, with police and Connecticut Airport Authority officials on the scene investigating.

Citing Connecticut State Police, WFSB Channel 3 reported the aircraft came down in a flower field near the airport after departing around 12:50 p.m.

Citing the Federal Aviation Administration, WTNH Channel 8 identified the aircraft as a Piper J3C-65.

The agency said the plane crashed after takeoff for reasons that remain under investigation, WTNH reported.

The Simsbury Airport, located on Wolcott Road, is a public-use airport that serves recreational and general aviation traffic throughout the Farmington Valley.

For the full WFSB Channel 3 report, click on this link.

For the full WTNH Channel 8 report, click on this link.