UPDATE:
Shortly after leaving the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport and suffering mechanical failures, the small plane crashed in a Medford neighborhood Sunday afternoon. Monday morning, June 10th, with the approval of the NTSB, the aircraft was removed from the Whittle Ave crash site. The plane was moved to a secure facility.
Based on evidence located during the crash investigation the pilot and the passenger were both lodged at the Jackson County Jail on multiple charges related to Export/Import Marijuana.
There is an ongoing investigation and no additional information will be released at this time.
—Original Report—
Just before 2:00 pm Saturday afternoon, emergency responders were alerted to a report of a small engine aircraft crash in Medford. Medford Fire & Rescue, Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting Department, Mercy Flights Ambulance, Jackson County Airport Authority and the Medford Police Department responded to the scene.
The preliminary investigation showed that the pilot and one passenger left the Rogue Valley International Airport in Medford. The pilot reported they were experiencing mechanical problems shortly after takeoff. Upon attempting to circle back around and land, the aircraft crashed into a tree that was in the front yard of a residential home on Whittle Ave. The adult male pilot and adult male passenger were transported to a local medical facility with minor injuries.
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