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Single-engine airplane crash in Clarence

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Posted at 2:07 PM, Sep 24, 2022
and last updated 2022-09-25 13:20:55-04

NEW YORK (WKBW) — Mercy Flight has confirmed to 7 News that a plane crashed in Clarence on Saturday.

According to the Amherst Central Fire Alarm Office, the plane crashed into a field south of the Clarence Aerodrome around 12:50 p.m.

According to officials, the pilot was trapped inside the cockpit and had to be rescued by emergency personnel.

The pilot was airlifted to ECMC with serious injuries.

This is a developing story. 7 News will update you as we learn more.