A small plane encountered a mechanical issue and crashed near Doylestown Airport in Bucks County, officials reported. The incident occurred yesterday morning, shortly after the pilot, who was the sole occupant, took off. 6ABC states that the RANS S-19 overturned in a gravel parking lot on the 3800 block of Old Easton Road in Buckingham Township around 11 a.m.

The Doylestown Fire Company responded quickly to secure the crash site and mitigate any hazards, as stated on their Facebook page. Notably, the pilot walked away from the wreck unscathed. Chopper 6 aerial footage presented by 6ABC showed the small aircraft upside down in the lot. An investigation into the crash is ongoing, with the Federal Aviation Administration taking the lead, according to a statement obtained by the NBC Philadelphia.

Authorities have not released any information about the intended destination of the aircraft involved in Monday's incident or details of the mechanical failure that led to the crash. The Doylestown Fire Company No. 1 reported that the plane had taken off from Doylestown Airport before the mishap. The broader aviation community and local residents await further details as the FAA continues its investigation.