Watch CBS News

Pilot Injured In Plane Crash In Tuolumne County

TUOLUMNE COUNTY (CBS13) — A pilot suffered minor injuries after a plane crashed in Tuolumne County on Saturday afternoon, officials said.

Federal Aviation Administration officials said the crash happened just before 2 p.m. when a single-engine Aviat A-1A hit the ground at Columbia Airport.

The Tuolumne County Fire Department responded to the scene and said the aircraft nearly collided with a Cal Fire Air Tanker.

The FAA said the pilot was the only person on board the plane and was not seriously injured.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.