Man uninjured after small aircraft plunges into Yakima River
PROSSER, Wash. - A man is not hurt after his small aircraft crash landed into the Yakima River near Prosser.
The pilot tells Action News the tires of the powered parachute he was flying came too close to the river’s waters and got stuck, causing the aircraft to plunge into the river Wednesday morning.
A woman living in the area heard the crash as it happened and called 9-1-1, according to authorities.
An ambulance, a dive rescue team, local fire departments and local deputies responded to the scene.
Rescue crews helped pull the man to shore by going out on a boat they said was borrowed from someone who lived in the area.
No other people were involved in the crash.
Crews remain at the scene waiting for resources to retrieve the powered parachute.
