Crime & Safety
Small Plane Crashes Near Frederickson, 2 Rescued
Two people escaped with minor injuries after a plane crashed in a Pierce County field Wednesday morning.
SPANAWAY, WA — First responders rescued two men after a small plane crashed and flipped near Frederickson Wednesday morning. According to Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, the aircraft crash-landed in a field near 192nd Street East and 41st Avenue East. Investigators said the plane took off from Shady Acres Airport and the pilot was attempting an emergency landing after losing power. Both men, ages 64 and 76, had to be pulled from the wreckage but were able to walk from the crash with only some bumps and bruises.
Crews at scene of a plane crash in Frederickson/Spanaway in the area of 41st Ave & 192nd St E. 192nd is CLOSED in both directions. pic.twitter.com/dOSz50Zvh2
— Central Pierce PIO (@CPFR_PIO) October 23, 2019
Crews have extricated two from the plane. Incredibly without life threatening injuries. Both walked out! pic.twitter.com/gR1iZbYxaO
— Central Pierce Fire & Rescue (@CentralPierce) October 23, 2019
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— Pierce Co Sheriff (@PierceSheriff) October 23, 2019
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