MULBERRY, Fla. – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office gave an update on the plane crash that sent a father and son to the hospital on Saturday.
Read more CVS Health medicated wipes recalled over child safety concerns
SR 60 Plane Crash
What we know:
According to PCSO, 59-year-old Moises Serrano and his son, 22-year-old Marcus Serrano, took off from South Lakeland Airport around 11:20 a.m. on Saturday.
During takeoff, the plane, an experimental Operating Light-Sport Aircraft, experienced a mechanical issue.
PCSO said Moises attempted an emergency landing on SR-60 W near Coronet Road in Mulberry. Deputies say because the aircraft was so low, the plane struck power lines and experienced an extremely hard landing.
Read more Missouri mother of 5 killed while buying slushies with children, police say
Courtesy: Polk County Sheriff’s Office
Both Moises and Marcus were admitted to the hospital and are listed as stable. Both father and son are expected to recover.
What’s next:
The National Transportation Safety Board was notified of the crash and the FAA was contacted and responded to the scene.
Read more 2 dead after fatal fire in Winter Haven home: WHPD
About the Author
