Small plane crashes in Lake County, burns up; 2 onboard, 2 hurt: officials
911 calls released after small plane crashes, burns in Groveland
A passenger on board a small plane is recovering from numerous burns after crashing in a rural area in Lake County on Aug. 14. Officials said the pilot didn't have severe injuries.
GROVELAND, Fla. - Two people were aboard a small aircraft when it crashed Friday morning in a rural part of Lake County, south of the City of Groveland, officials said.
One person was flown to a nearby hospital with burn injuries. A second person was not seriously hurt, officials said.
What we know:
The FAA said the Waco 2T-1A-2 aircraft, which is an aerobatic biplane, crashed around 9:50 a.m. near the Seminole-Lake Gliderport.
A photo provided by the Groveland Fire Department showed the wreckage of the plane, which was completely destroyed, only leaving the charred remains.
GFD said the first 911 call was around 9:41 a.m.
911 calls: ‘I think he made it out OK’
Released 911 calls described the terrifying moments before rescue crews arrived.
One caller could be heard saying, "I think he made it out okay, but I don't know. We need a fire truck," while another caller said the plane remained on fire after the crash.
Both men survived the crash.
Medical crews respond
Dispatchers rushed fire and medical crews to the area near Thermal Lane as the aircraft's fuel continued to burn.
Newly released body camera video shows the immediate aftermath as a responding officer arrived on the scene.
"Where are your burns at, sir?" an officer asked.
The victim pointed to his body, replying, "Mostly on the left side."
The video shows the injured passenger sitting safely in a green utility vehicle, suffering from visible burns to his left arm and leg.
The pilot, who also escaped the wreckage, was seen speaking with officers on the grass nearby.
What we don't know:
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
The Source: The information is from the City of Groveland, Groveland Fire Department, and the FAA.