The pilot of a small plane that crashed at the Patterson Airport on Sunday afternoon is being treated for non life-threatening injuries. On Sunday afternoon at approximately 4:25 pm, the Patterson Volunteer Fire Department, St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office and Acadian Ambulance were dispatched to the Patterson Airport for the report of a plane crash. Upon arrival, the Patterson Volunteer Fire Department reported that the plane was on fire. The fire was extinguished approximately 15 minutes after firefighters arrived on scene.
While details are limited at this time, the male pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, was transported to an out of hospital via Acadian Air Med for treatment of his injuries.
There has been no additional information released regarding the type of plane or cause of the crash. The investigation has been turned over to the Federal Aviation Administration.