LAFD handles plane crash that seriously injures actor Harrison ford
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a crash landing of a plane on a golf course this afternoon.The seriously injured pilot of the damaged vintage World War II era aircraft is actor Harrison Ford.
The actor was stabilized and taken to a local hospital. Sources said he sustained cuts to head. There was no word on other injuries or what caused the plane to crash. It appeared he was flying solo.
His injuries were originally described as “critical,” but sources emphasized they are better characterized as serious, including lacerations to the head and possible fractures.
Howard Tabe, an employee at the Penmar Golf Course, said ‘There was blood all over his face . Two very fine doctors were treating him, taking good care of him. I helped put a blanket under his hip.”
BREAKING: Actor Harrison Ford crash lands plane near Santa Monica, suffers serious injuries http://t.co/XDsf7igNQ2 pic.twitter.com/zPRiRB9Kyk — NBC News (@NBCNews) March 5, 2015
*UPDATE: 1233 Rose Ave* A Public Safety Media Briefing will take place at 4:00 PM on Dewey St near 21st St. https://t.co/uKCTv2pIkz
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*Aircraft Down* 1233 Rose Ave; FS 63; Venice; (Small private aircraft?) Near Penmar golf course; Ch:7,12 @ 2:24 PM -Erik Scott — LAFD (@LAFD) March 5, 2015
*UPDATE: 1233 Rose Ave* 1 small aircraft down on Penmar Golf Course near the Santa Monica airport. Solo occupant, an adult male being… — LAFD (@LAFD) March 5, 2015
… transported to local hospital in critical condition. No other injuries. LAFD & SMFD on scene. NTSB will lead investigation, NFD. ^ES — LAFD (@LAFD) March 5, 2015