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Small plane crashes Wednesday morning in Gardner

Gardner Plane Crash
Posted at 6:43 AM, Jul 19, 2023

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Johnson County Sheriff's Office is responding to a plane crash in Gardner, Kansas.

A small plane reportedly crashed Wednesday morning near West 183rd Street and Waverly Road, about five miles from New Century AirCenter.

The pilot of the plane was able to exit the crashed vehicle and is walking around, per the sheriff's office.

Johnson County MED-ACT said one patient, a 68-year-old male, was transported to an area hospital in stable condition with back and facial injuries.

A KSHB 41 News crew is en route to the scene.

This story will be updated as additional information is available.

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