SANDUSKY COUNTY — The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is investigating a small plane crash in Ohio.
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State troopers responded around 5:35 p.m. to the Sandusky County Regional Airport on reports of a small plane crash, according to CBS affiliate WOIO in Cleveland.
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The front landing gear of a biplane collapsed as a 78-year-old man was trying to land it, according to OSHP.
The pilot, Karl Honsperger, wore his seatbelt harness and eye goggles at the time of the crash. He was not injured, WOIO reported.
OSHP said no fuel or hazardous material was spilled from the plane.
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Traffic Safety Board are assisting OSHP with the investigation.
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