Huber Heights pilot makes emergency landing into Caesar Creek Lake

Issues with the plane’s engine may have caused the crash
No injuries were reported during a plane crash into Caesar Creek Lake Wednesday, March 16, 2022 | MICHAEL BENEDIC/WCPO-TV

Credit: Michael Benedic, WCPO

Credit: Michael Benedic, WCPO

No injuries were reported during a plane crash into Caesar Creek Lake Wednesday, March 16, 2022 | MICHAEL BENEDIC/WCPO-TV
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Updated March 17, 2022
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A Huber Heights pilot made an emergency landing in Caesar Creek Lake in Warren County after a small plane reportedly had mechanical issues Wednesday.

The 35-year-old pilot and his co-pilot, a 33-year-old man from Greenville, were not injured, according to the Ohio State High Patrol.

Troopers were called to the crash around 3:56 p.m. at Caesar Creek State Park.

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The pilot made the emergency landing after the plane’s engine reportedly failed, according to OHSP

The plane, an Aeronca 11AC, departed and crashed in Caesar Creek Lake due to a rough-running engine, a preliminary crash report from the Federal Aviation Administration read.

OSHP is continuing to investigate the crash.

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