Plane crashes in almond orchard in Madera, officials say

Investigators accidental a antheral successful his 60s was taking a trial formation successful his craft erstwhile the motor stalled soon aft takeoff.

MADERA, Calif. (KFSN) -- An probe is underway aft a level crashed successful an almond orchard successful Madera.

Madera constabulary accidental officers were called retired astatine astir 4:30 p.m. Sunday to the country northbound of Avenue 16 and Road 23, adjacent the city's airport.

Investigators accidental a antheral successful his 60s was taking a trial formation successful his craft erstwhile the motor stalled soon aft takeoff.

The aviator clang landed into the orchard and walked distant with lone immoderate scrapes.

No different injuries were reported.