Correction: A previous version of this article stated the pilot parachuted from the aircraft. A parachute was deployed from the aircraft itself.
HANCOCK COUNTY — The pilot of a small aircraft made an emergency landing early Friday near the Indianapolis Regional Airport in Hancock County, authorities say.
The pilot was located uninjured after they deployed a parachute to guide the aircraft down, according to Indiana State Police Sgt. John Perrine.
The pilot was inside the aircraft when it landed, officials with the airport say.
The plane was located in a pond near a Carvana close by, near the intersection of County Road West 300 North and County Road North 700 West.
Officials tell WRTV the pilot was checked by medics at the scene and later released.
It is unclear what led to the emergency landing. The Hancock County Sheriff's Office says the pilot was heading for a destination in Florida. He reported that while trying to gain altitude, the engine started to sputter and stall
The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration will gather electronics from the aircraft to try to determine the cause of the issue, the sheriff's office said.
Indiana state troopers, Buck Creek Creek Township fire crews and Hancock County Sheriff's deputies responded to the scene.
A portion of Mount Comfort Road was temporarily blocked off.
-
Snowfall leads to 10-15 vehicle pile-up in St. Joseph, Elkhart counties
A burst of snow on Tuesday morning caused a large pile-up near the Indiana Toll Road and U.S. 20 bypass in St. Joseph and Elkhart counties.
How Atlanta is adjusting security plans for game after New Orleans attack
Atlanta leaders say the vehicle attack on New Orleans’ Bourbon Street has helped guide their security plans for large upcoming events such as Monday’s national championship college football game.
IMPD seeks the community's assistance in locating missing 45-year-old woman
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Missing Persons Detectives are seeking the public's help in locating a 45-year-old woman.
IMPD: Family locates missing 27-year-old man
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Missing Persons Detectives are seeking the public's help in locating a 27-year-old man.
