Pilot injured after his plane crashes in Slocomb

SLOCOMB, Ala. (WTVY) - A pilot was injured after his plane crashed not far from Freedom Field in Slocomb Saturday afternoon. His injuries don’t appear to be life-threatening.

Slocomb police, fire, and rescue along Geneva County EMA all responded to the crash site just south of Highway 52 in a wooded area.

A pilot was injured after a plane crash near Slocomb.(WTVY)

The pilot was able to get out of the aircraft and contact first responders. He has been taken to a Dothan hospital for treatment of his injuries.

The Federal Aviation Administration has been contacted. They’ll likely send investigators to determine the cause of the crash.

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