CRAIG COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- Area first responders rescued a glider pilot who was stuck in the aircraft after crashing into some trees.
According to Roanoke FireEMS, it happened Saturday afternoon, September 13, in the 1400 block of Glider Drive in Newcastle. The uninjured pilot was in contact with first responders via telephone.
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Crews used a bucket truck to safely lower the pilot to the ground.
(Roanoke FireEMS Dept. provided photos)…