Kip Lankenau Injured in Van Alstyne Plane Crash on Milam Road

Van Alstyne, Texas (July 4, 2020) – According to a local news source, a pilot was injured in a plane crash Friday morning near Van Alstyne.

The crash occurred around 9:45 a.m. July 3, on a corn field along Milam Road.

According to the report, the World War I military aircraft replica of a Sopwith 1½ Strutter clipped a tree and crashed into the middle of a corn field.

The pilot of the single-engine plane, Kip Lankenau, was airlifted to the hospital with a compound ankle fracture. The passenger, Bruce Kimme, was not seriously injured in the crash.

The authorities are investigating the crash.

We wish Kip Lankenau a quick recovery.

Most plane crashes are often caused by malfunctioning parts, communication problems, and pilot error. The outcome of these crashes is devastating.

If you have been injured in a plane crash, it is important that you contact a lawyer who will help you with your case.

Contact our law firm, Joel A. Gordon and Associates, for a free consultation.

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