CONROE, Texas – A biplane that went down in Conroe with two people onboard has been located in Conroe, according to officials.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the plane was found Saturday afternoon near League Line Road and Longmire. It is believed the plane went down at around 2:45 p.m.
Conroe police say the pilot told them that he had lost power and tried landing the plane in a field.
During the landing, the pilot reportedly struck a power line and trees. Officials say both the pilot and passenger were transported to Conroe HCA with minor injuries. No other citizens were injured.
The pilot has reportedly been transported to an area hospital with lacerations but is expected to be OK.
Texas DPS and an investigator with the FAA responded and took over the scene.
KPRC 2 is awaiting additional details.