6/14/22 - Eaton Rapids Twp plane crash, 1215 N Canal

On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 6:08 PM, the Eaton Rapids & Eaton Rapids Twp fire departments were dispatched with Eaton Area Ambulance Service to a small plane crash on Smith Rd north of Columbia. The crash site was located in a group of pine trees at 1215 N. Canal. A single engine plane had crashed while trying to lift off from a private airfield. On arrival it was confirmed the 2 occupants of the plane were uninjured and self extricated, so firefighters focused on hazard mitigation. The haz mat clean up team from Shroyers Towing was requested to respond to defuel what was remaining in the plane. The FAA was contacted and the scene was turned over to the property owners.