Pilot walks away from Ponoka, Alta., ultralight crash
CBC News
Posted: Aug 1, 2012 9:05 AM MT
Last Updated: Aug 1, 2012 9:04 AM MT
The pilot of this ultralight plane walked away after crashing on take-off at Ponoka Airport Wednesday. (RCMP)
The pilot of an ultralight plane was lucky to escape a crash near the Ponoka Airport shortly after taking off.
The aircraft came down in a farmer's field about 100 metres from the south end of the runway at about 11:30 a.m. Tuesday.
The pilot, a 57-year-old Red Deer man, walked away from the crash, but was taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
Investigators believe the accident was likely caused by mechanical failure, however the exact cause will be determined by Transport Canada.
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