CLINTON, Ark. — Three people are injured after a plane malfunction in Van Buren County.
The pilot, and grandmother and granddaughter are being treated for non life-threatening injuries.
Clinton police say the accident happened upon takeoff when the pilot of the single engine plane was unable to get sufficient lift.
He was able to make a crash landing on Highway 65.
The three were airlifted to a hospital.
The plane was damaged in the crash landing.
The exact cause of the accident will be determined by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Authorities confirm the accident happened around 10:00 am.
The three were airlifted to a hospital, their names and details on their injuries have not been released.
The plane went down near the runway.
The cause of the accident is being investigated.
