No Injuries Reported In Plane Crash At Plant City Airport

PLANT CITY, FL — There were no injuries reported when a private airplane crashed at the Plant City Airport Friday at 9:25 a.m.

The aircraft was attempting to land when it experienced a wind-related event causing the pilot to brake heavily before losing control of the aircraft. The aircraft, a Cessna Model 172, left the runway to the north and went down a shallow incline and into a canal.

Plant City Fire Rescue responded to the scene for possible injuries. It was determined that the pilot, Talin L. Beach, 18, of Mulberry, was the sole occupant of the aircraft and sustained minor injuries that did not require transport to a medical facility. Damage to the aircraft appears to be minor. There was no damage to any additional airport buildings.

The Federal Aviation Administration was notified of the crash and will conduct an independent investigation.