KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Emergency crews responded to the Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, after a small plane crash landed.
Police said a single-engine airplane had taken off just after 4 p.m., had a mechanical issue and tried to land just after 4:30 p.m., but crashed into a grassy area nearby.
The 41-year-old Battle Creek man was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.
Officials said they were given no advance notice that the plane was in any trouble and the cause of the crash is unknown.
The Federal Aviation Administration was contacted and are investigating.
Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the most recent information.