Small Plane crash in Indian River County
Indian River, Fl-A small plane came crashing down behind the jail near the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office headquarters.
Deputies say no injuries or fire were reported.
Small plane crashed behind the jail near @IRCSheriff headquarters. No injuries or fire. Investigation under way as to the cause of the crash. Not impacting traffic at this time. pic.twitter.com/5J2VgoAgF3
— IRCSheriff (@IRCSheriff) February 8, 2019
The pilot was reportedly trying to land on jail access road because he couldn’t make it to the airport. Pilot landed in the grassy area then the plane hit the ditch and turned around.
Additional photos of the plane crash pic.twitter.com/n0av7dVlB4
— IRCSheriff (@IRCSheriff) February 8, 2019
An investigation is underway into what caused the crash.