WATAUGA COUNTY, N.C. —
An ultralight registered in Canada crashed near Boone Friday evening, federal aviation officials confirmed.
According to the FAA, only the pilot was onboard the small plane and has minor injuries from the crash.
The 30-year-old pilot was taken to a nearby hospital for observation, rescue officials said.
the pilot's identity has not been released.
The crash happened around 6 p.m. in the Shawneehaw community.
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