NEW SALEM, Mass. — A pilot was taken to the hospital Friday night after their plane crashed into the Quabbin Reservoir in New Salem.
Authorities say that they were called in around 7:40 p.m. to reports that a plane crashed into the water near Route 122 by the Quabbin Reservoir. A witness told authorities that they could hear a person calling for help.
New Salem Fire Department, New Salem Police Department, Orange Fire Department, and Massachusetts State Police responded to the area.
Once on the scene, firefighters had begun maintaining voice and visual contact with the pilot. A state trooper was then equipped with a floatation device and tethered to a line, where they were able to reach the pilot and pull them back to shore.
At this time, it’s believed that the pilot was the only person aboard the aircraft. They have been transferred to the UMass Medical Lakeside campus via medical helicopter.
The FAA has been notified, and the incident is under investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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