Pilot hospitalized in Winter Haven glider crash, officials say
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WFLA) — A pilot has been hospitalized following a glider crash in Winter Haven on Saturday afternoon, officials said.
According to the Winter Haven Fire Department, a Schleicher ASH 31 glider went down at around 1:50 p.m. in a residential area along Avenue K Southeast, adjacent to Winter Haven High School.
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Video provided to WFLA by Rachel Danzitz shows officials responding to the downed glider.
The pilot was taken to a nearby hospital with critical injuries. Officials said no additional injuries appeared to happen on the ground.
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The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash.
No further details have been released and there is no threat to the public.
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