Plane Crash Reported in Clearbrook

A pilot has been hospitalized after a single-occupant plane crashed early this (Monday) morning in Clearbrook. According to a release from Clearbrook-Gonvick Police Chief Ryan Solee, at 1:40 am on Monday, April 29, law enforcement responded to a single-engine, single occupant plane crash in Clearbrook. First responders found the pilot outside the plane, who was then airlifted to Sanford Medical Center in Fargo. The condition of the pilot is not know at this time, according to the release. Preliminary investigation indicated that the pilot experienced mechanical failure. This, is addition to poor weather conditions, is believed to be the main factor in the crash. The incident will be turned over to Federal Aviation Administration investigators, according to the release. Responding agencies included the Clearbrook Fire Department, Bagley Police Department and the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office. Also assisting in the investigation were Sanford Health medical personnel, the Bemidji Police Department and the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office.