JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — At least one person died Sunday after a small recreational aircraft crashed on a Florida golf course, officials said.
Jacksonville Fire and Rescue said there was only one person on the ultralight aircraft when it crashed around 6:30 a.m. at the Blue Sky Golf Club, WJAX reported.
Crews have responded to the 1700 block of Monument rd to a recreational aircraft crash…. This is a fatal accident and turned over to @JSOPIO
— THEJFRD (@THEJFRD) June 27, 2021
This is a live look at the fatal plane crash off monument road. Crews are still taking a look at the wreckage trying to figure out what happened. pic.twitter.com/oJ0gf8om9V
— Kristen Rary (@KristenRary) June 27, 2021
The pilot, only identified as a white male in his 60s, is not believed to have a pilot’s license, which is not required to operate an ultralight, WJAX reported. He was practicing flight techniques when he crashed.
STAY TUNED: We’re about to hear details from @JSOPIO on the fatal plane crash from this morning. I will keep you updated throughout the briefing on what investigators know so far. pic.twitter.com/ydFCq5Zqz0
— Kristen Rary (@KristenRary) June 27, 2021
Check back for more on this developing story.
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