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Pilot taken to hospital following gyrocopter crash at Quorn

A pilot was left with serious lacerations after his light air craft crashed in the state’s Mid North on Wednesday afternoon.

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A pilot has been taken to hospital with serious lacerations following a gyrocopter crash at Quorn.

It is believed the aircraft collided with a building and a vehicle at the Quorn Racecourse.

Emergency services rushed to the state’s mid-north following reports of the ultralight aircraft crash at around 4.40pm.

Gyrocopter Crash at Quorn Racecourse. Picture: Ben Clark
Gyrocopter Crash at Quorn Racecourse. Picture: Ben Clark

The 33-year-old pilot from the State’s Mid North, was taken to hospital by ambulance, after he sustained serious lacerations, which are not believed to be life-threatening.

Car damaged by Gyrocopter Crash at Quorn Racecourse. Picture: Ben Clark
Car damaged by Gyrocopter Crash at Quorn Racecourse. Picture: Ben Clark

Authorities are investigating the incident.

It comes as the town prepares for its annual Quorn Cup race meeting on Saturday.

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Originally published as Pilot taken to hospital following gyrocopter crash at Quorn

Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/south-australia/emergency-services-race-to-quorn-following-reports-of-light-plane-crash/news-story/a76e6130d1570ddd8edd6f6469ea5b57