PORT CLINTON (AP) — Authorities say a seaplane taking off on an Ohio river hit a power line and crashed into the river, sending two men to a hospital with injuries described as minor.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol said the 2003 Cessna 206 seaplane was on the Portage River outside of Port Clinton in Ottawa County shortly after 4:00 p.m. Saturday.
Authorities say the aircraft was beginning its initial ascent when it hit the power line, went out of control and crashed into the river.
The 72-year-old pilot and his 67-year-old passenger were able to get out of the plane as it began to sink and were able to get to shore.