Pilot, 75, injured after small plane crashes into Skagit River in Mt Vernon

MOUNT VERNON, WA – A 75-year-old pilot received minor injuries yesterday after his plane crashed into the Skagit River, according to a report by King 5.

The accident happened around 6 p.m. west of the Interstate 5 bridge. The plane, a small, single-engine craft, was located on the south shore of the river.

Emergency crews rescued the pilot, the lone occupant of the plane, by using a human chain.

The victim received minor injuries and is expected to recover, according to the report.

The incident remains under investigation at this time by the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board.

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