According to the Union County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a report of the crash around 9:59 a.m. at the airport, located at 760 Clymer Road.
First responders found a green 2018 Zenith 750 aircraft in a wooded area on airport property.
The plane’s tail was elevated in the air, while the cockpit rested on the ground against a tree.
The pilot, Bruce Atherton of Marysville, sustained minor injuries and was transported to Union County Memorial Hospital for treatment.
The preliminary investigation indicates the aircraft was taking off westbound on Runway 27.
Shortly after becoming airborne, the plane made a sharp right turn and flew over the taxiway before striking the ground and a small tree.
The cause of the sharp turn remains under investigation.
The Union County Sheriff’s Office and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the crash, with assistance from the Marysville Police and Fire departments.
