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Small aircraft crashes in Jacksonville, one seriously injured

Pictures show a small recreational aircraft that went down in the woods off Zoo Parkway.
Credit: JFRD
This ultralight aircraft crashed in the woods off Zoo Parkway on Saturday, Aug. 5.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A recreational aircraft crashed in the woods near Zoo Parkway Saturday morning, according to the Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department.

The aircraft, which was badly damaged, appeared to be an ultralight model.

Pilots do not usually need a license to drive these types of aircrafts.

JFRD responded to the scene. One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

The scene was cleared before 9:30 a.m. Saturday.

Credit: JFRD
This aircraft went down in the forest near Zoo Parkway.
Credit: JFRD
This ultralight aircraft crashed in the woods off Zoo Parkway on Saturday, Aug. 5.

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