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A small plane crashed into several trees Tuesday evening after taking off on Swans Island in Hancock County.

The 1961 Cessna 150B crashed into the trees on Swans Island after takeoff from the airport on Tuesday. Courtesy photo by Sharon Tozier Gilley

Only minor injuries were reported, according to a report from the Federal Aviation Administration.

FAA records show that the two-seat personal aircraft, a 1961 Cessna 150B, is registered to Robert Kohut of Sag Harbor, New York.

Investigators were on their way to the crash scene, according to a public affairs specialist from the National Transportation Safety Board.

 

Morgan covers crime and public safety for the Portland Press Herald. She moved to Maine from the sandy shores of West Michigan in 2024. She discovered her passion for breaking news while working for Michigan...