Plane crash at Merrill Field leaves one injured

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – A plane crashed at Merrill Field Saturday evening, leaving one person injured.

According to National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Alaska Region Chief Clint Johnson, shortly after 7 p.m. on Saturday, the Piper PA 22 was taking off from Runway 3-4 when the pilot reported a loss of engine power. The pilot made a right descending turn and crashed onto another taxiway.

The Anchorage Fire Department responded and took one person to the hospital with injuries. The other person on board reported no injuries…

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