Plane left hanging precariously from power lines after crash in Minnesota

The plane was seen dangling by a wheel from the power lines
Scott County Sheriff's Office
Tim Baker25 November 2019

An aeroplane was left precariously hanging upside down after it crashed into power lines.

Its pilot Thomas Koskovich, 65, was rescued by emergency services and was not injured in the incident

The single prop Piper Club craft was seen dangling from the overhead cables, appearing to be held in place by one of its wheels, near Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.

It was first reported at around 4pm local time on Saturday.

The pilot was rescued by emergency services
Scott County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Luke Hennen of Scott County Sheriff's said: "This incident could have been much worse.

"We are grateful the pilot was able to walk away without any injuries.”

The investigation will be handled by the Federal Aviation Administration.

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