Plane crashes in New Smyrna Beach, leaving pilot critically hurt

A plane crashed in New Smyrna Beach on Wednesday afternoon, leaving one person in the hospital, according to the fire department.

In a release, officials said crews responded to the crash off Turnbull Bay Road, which involved a single-engine aircraft.

“Firefighters extricated the pilot from the aircraft and provided emergency medical care on scene,” the release reads.

However, the pilot was declared a trauma alert and airlifted to the hospital for more treatment, officials added.

No additional information has been provided at this time, including the cause of the crash.