Small-plane pilot makes emergency landing near Phoenix, no injuries

PHOENIX — A pilot was forced to make an emergency landing of a small plane Monday just north of Phoenix.

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office said the pilot was flying solo and landed in the desert area of New River. He waved off medical treatment. There were no injuries on the ground, either, authorities said.

Pilot refused medical attention, plane with wing damage. MCSO patrol deputies out with the pilot. pic.twitter.com/N0geTnbhbQ

— @SgtJEnriquez (@SgtJEnriquez) July 10, 2017

The small aircraft had damage to the wings.

The Daisy Mountain Fire Department also responded to the accident.

(Facebook Photo/Daisy Mountain Fire Department)

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