Redlands firefighter/paramedics extricated the pilot of a small biplane after he crashed into the Santa Ana River Wash in the eastern portion of Redlands last week. Redlands fire and police departments responded to the call of a plane crash in the wash just west of Florida Street at 12:12 p.m. Tuesday, March 3. Firefighters were able to extricate the pilot, who was conscious and talking. He was transported to Loma Linda University Medical Center by San Bernardino County Air Rescue 6 medical helicopter with non-life-threatening injuries. Other agencies responding included units of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, including its air support helicopter 40-King, San Bernardino County Fire Department and American Medical Response. The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration were also notified.

Pilot Transported to Hospital After Small Plane Crashes