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Earlier today, first responders were dispatched to the north end of Long Branch Farm Road near Baker following the crash of a small aircraft.
A two-person Cub aircraft had taken off from the Sky Ranch airstrip in Baker with two male occupants. The pilot reported conducting a low flyover of another nearby airstrip when the aircraft experienced a complete engine failure at approximately 200 feet, causing it to nose dive onto private property.
The pilot was able to exit the aircraft and call 911. The passenger was trapped inside and had to be extricated by Baker Fire personnel.
Both men were alert and conscious when first responders arrived. The pilot was transported by ground to Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, while the passenger was airlifted as a precaution.
Our Aviation Support Unit responded to the scene and is handling the investigation.
We’re thankful for the quick response from Baker Fire, EMS, and deputies, and we wish both individuals a full recovery.
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