Video Description
Emergency crews responded late Wednesday morning to a reported aircraft crash at Fleming Field in South St. Paul. Officials have confirmed that the crash was likely due to pilot error upon landing of an "Experimental Home Built" aircraft.
According to the South Metro Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched at approximately 11:43 a.m. for reports of a small plane crash. Upon arrival, they located a single-engine aircraft overturned on the airfield. The pilot, who was the only person on board, had already exited the plane and was standing outside when responders arrived.
Officials said the pilot sustained minor injuries but declined ambulance transport to a hospital. No other injuries were reported.
Shot Sheet
Emergency crews responded late Wednesday morning to a reported aircraft crash at Fleming Field in South St. Paul.
According to the South Metro Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched at approximately 11:43 a.m. for reports of a small plane crash. Upon arrival, they located a single-engine aircraft overturned on the airfield. The pilot, who was the only person on board, had already exited the plane and was standing outside when responders arrived.
Officials said the pilot sustained minor injuries but declined ambulance transport to a hospital. No other injuries were reported. Unconfirmed reports say the plane might have been landing at the time of the incident. Fleming Field staff have been contacted for additional details, but no formal statement has been released.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation by officials.
Emergency crews responded late Wednesday morning to a reported aircraft crash at Fleming Field in South St. Paul. Officials have confirmed that the crash was likely due to pilot error upon landing of an "Experimental Home Built" aircraft.
According to the South Metro Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched at approximately 11:43 a.m. for reports of a small plane crash. Upon arrival, they located a single-engine aircraft overturned on the airfield. The pilot, who was the only person on board, had already exited the plane and was standing outside when responders arrived.
Officials said the pilot sustained minor injuries but declined ambulance transport to a hospital. No other injuries were reported.
00:00 A couple of medium shots of a small single-engine airport upside down at Fleming Field Airport in South St Paul.
00:24 A couple of videos of a front loader with a strap attached to the plane and people around the plane attempting to flip the plane over following the crash. They did not get the plane flipped over.
00:47 Video of the second attempt to flip the plane over following the crash. This time, they do get the plane flipped over.
Location
South St Paul, Minnesota
Dakota
License this video
To license this footage, please log into your client account to purchase and download the video. Client Login
If you do not have a client account, please contact the StormChasingVideo.com News Desk. Contact SCV
News Desk Phone Number: 732-867-8676