Small Plane Crashes in Pennsylvania's Franconia Township: Pilot Suffers Minor Injuries

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A small plane crashed in Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday evening, leaving the pilot with minor injuries. The incident occurred at approximately 5:30 pm at 761 Cowpath Road. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene and found the pilot, who had managed to escape the aircraft and was walking around. Although shaken, the pilot suffered only bumps and bruises during the hard landing. The pilot was treated on the scene by emergency medical services personnel before being taken to a local hospital for further observation. The cause of the crash remains unknown, and authorities are currently investigating the incident. Located in Montgomery County, Franconia Township has a population of around 13,259 residents and spans 14 square miles. Montgomery County, the third most populous county in Pennsylvania, has a population of over 856,553 residents, according to the 2020 census report. The county seat and largest city is Norristown.