||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF RON KREBS |||
On Thursday, September 16, 2021, the Sheriff’s Office received reports of a downed aircraft in the 3300 block of Point Lawrence Road on Orcas Island.
It is believed the aircraft experienced mechanical issues while in flight after taking off from Friday Harbor Airport and made an emergency landing in a bare grassy field. The aircraft is a complete loss.
There were three people inside the plane and all were complaining of minor injuries. The three occupants were flown off island for medical treatment.
An investigation will be conducted by the NTSB.
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I have to give credit to the pilot of he aircraft for getting it down with minor injuries to all aboard.
Yes, good job by the pilot.