Pilot Injured in Mesquite Plane Crash near Mesquite Metro Airport

Mesquite, Texas (April 24, 2020) – One person was injured Thursday evening in a plane crash in Mesquite, just west of the Kaufman-Dallas County line, a local news source reported.

The crash happened around 3:35 p.m. on April 23, near the Mesquite Metro Airport.

FAA said the single-engine Pilatus PC-12/77 aircraft had departed the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport around 3:20 p.m. when the pilot reported loss of engine power to air traffic controllers and the plane crashed in a field north of the airport.

The plane wasn’t scheduled for a landing at the Mesquite Metro Airport.

The pilot, who was the only occupant in the plane, was airlifted to a local hospital in stable condition.

An investigation is underway.

We wish the injured victim 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 wrongful death lawyer who will help you with your case.

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