Over the weekend, a small plane was reported to have crashed in a cabbage field in Hastings, St. Johns County, sparking a response from local emergency services. The incident, which took place yesterday afternoon, saw the involvement of the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office, Fire Rescue, and the Florida Highway Patrol. Action News Jax reported that there were no passengers aboard aside from the pilot.
According to details shared by News4Jax, the pilot suffered minor injuries as a result of the mishap. They were transported to a nearby hospital to quickly receive treatment. There is an ongoing investigation to determine what caused the plane to suddenly go down in the farming field.
The extent of the pilot's injuries has not been disclosed beyond being described as minor. In a post on social media, the Sheriff's Office indicated that the pilot was the only individual involved in the crash, restating information previously reported.
Further updates on the pilot's condition and the outcome of the investigation into the crash's cause will be forthcoming. First Coast News notes that St. Johns County Fire Rescue was responsible for the pilot's transport to the hospital. The local community has been alerted to keep an eye out for further announcements as officials continue to thoroughly look into the incident.
