Pilot rescued after small airplane crashes into Quabbin Reservoir – Boston Information, Climate, Sports activities

NEW SALEM, MASS. (WHDH) – The pilot of a small airplane was rescued after it crashed into the Quabbin Reservoir Friday night time, in accordance with New Salem Hearth Chief Matt O’Donnell.

The New Salem Hearth Division, New Salem Police Division, Orange Hearth Division, and Massachusetts State Police responded to the Quabbin Reservoir in New Salem at roughly 7:40 p.m. after a witness reported seeing a airplane go into the water. The witness stated they heard an individual within the water calling for assist.

O’Donnell stated a state trooper was in a position to attain the pilot within the water close to Route 122, and he was pulled again to shore by a rescue staff.

The pilot was taken by ambulance to Orange Airport, the place he was then flown to UMass Memorial Medical Heart for therapy.

O’Donnell stated the airplane stays absolutely submerged within the water, and it’s unclear when will probably be eliminated. He stated officers consider there was nobody else onboard the plane.

No different particulars had been instantly accessible.

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