A small plane made an emergency landing in a farmer’s field near Salmon Arm on Friday morning, though the damage was said to be minimal.
According to police, the ultralight aircraft lost engine power around 8:30 a.m., and landed near a golf course beside the Trans-Canada Highway.
“The pilot and sole occupant of the plane suffered minor injuries as the plane came to a sudden stop in the soft ground and damaged one fence in the area,” said Salmon Arm RCMP.
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“The pilot was seen by emergency crews at the scene and did not go to the hospital.”
Police said Transport Canada has been advised of the incident.