Oct 22, 2023

Pilot injured after small plane ran out of fuel near Kan. airport

Posted Oct 22, 2023 10:00 AM

ALLEN COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 7:30p.m. Saturday in Allen County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1976 Piper fixed-wing single engine aircraft piloted by  James V. Devers, 27, Oklahoma City, was flying to the airport at Iola.

The plane ran out of fuel. The pilot landed the plane on 2000 Road traveling south. The end of the right wing struck a tree, causing the airplane to travel into the west ditch and strike another tree.

 EMS Devers to the Allen County Hospital. The KHP released no additional details.