The pilot of an ultralight aircraft that crashed and sunk into Meredith Bay on Sunday has escaped with minor injuries, reports WMUR.
At approximately 3 PM on Sunday afternoon, an aircraft crash landed across from Grouse Point. The plane was reportedly 1000 feet above the water when its engine failed, leading to 78-year-old pilot David Grapes’ decision to crash land in the water.
Shortly after landing, the plane began to sink. Grapes was able to make it out prior to this occurring.
Multiple boaters came to his aid, including an off-duty policeman from Massachusetts, who pulled the elderly man from the water and took him on his boat. Joe Ponzo, the officer, brought Grapes to shore, where he was taken to Lakes Region General Hospital by ambulance.
Salvage divers will reportedly recover the sunken craft this week, and the FAA has been notified of the crash.
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