Small plane crashes in Watertown, pilot taken to the hospital

WATERTOWN -- Jefferson County sheriff's officials on Sunday, December 27th were called out to the scene of a plane crash in Watertown.

Sheriff's officials say the small plane landed on Aliceton Drive near Caesar Road around 5:00 p.m.

We're told the pilot, a 67-year-old man from Lake Forest, Illinois, was taken to the hospital for treatment of his injuries.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says it appears the aircraft left the Watertown Airport shortly before 5 p.m., heading to Kenosha airport. Shortly after takeoff the aircraft was experiencing engine problems.

Officials say the pilot was able to make contact with Air Traffic Control and advise that he was having engine failure and had to make an emergency landing.

After the crash, the pilot was able to get out of the aircraft on his own. He sustained an injury to one of his ankles and did not appear to have any life threatening injuries. He was transported to Aurora Hospital in Waukesha for treatment.

No one on the ground was hurt.

We're told the plane suffered substantial damage.

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