Pilot Airlifted After Severe Injuries in Escalante Plane Crash

URGENT UPDATE: A pilot has sustained severe injuries following a dramatic ultralight plane crash in Escalante, Utah, earlier today. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. as the pilot took off from the local airport.

Witnesses report that the ultralight aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff, impacting the east end of the airport. According to Wade Mathews from the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, the pilot suffered multiple fractures, including both legs and one arm. Emergency responders swiftly airlifted the pilot to St. George Regional Hospital for urgent medical treatment.

The identity of the pilot has not been disclosed at this time. It is important to note that ultralight planes are not regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration, meaning there will be no investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board.

As this situation develops, further updates will be provided. Local authorities are urging anyone with information about the crash to come forward as they assess the circumstances surrounding this alarming incident.

Stay tuned for more updates on this breaking story.