A small plane crashed at the Oakland County Airport in Waterford Twp. as is was coming in for landing. Engine problems are the suspected cause of the crash. The pilot and passenger in the plane sustained severe cuts. Authorities called it “miraculous, unheard of for not one, but both, people to walk away.” The plane was destroyed. Police said the plane was flying too low, hit a tree, lost a wing, and hit the ground. The crash is under further investigation.
Plane crash at Oakland County Airport

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