Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a plane crash at the Bluffton Airport Monday night.
The incident happened around 5:15 p.m., the Findlay troopers say that 48-year-old Robert Searfoss of New Bavaria, Ohio, lost control of his Cessna and crashed nose-first into a field just south of the airport. He sustained serious injuries and was life-flighted to Toledo Saint Vincent Medical Center. He was wearing his seat belt. The crash is still under investigation.
Media Release from the Findlay post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol: Findlay – The Findlay Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating an injury airplane crash that occurred on June 13, 2022 at approximately 5:15 PM. The crash occurred in a field south of the Bluffton Airport.
Robert S. Searfoss, age 48, of New Bavaria Ohio, was flying a 1968 Cessna 172 when he lost control of the air craft crashing into a field. The air craft struck nose first and flipped over. Mr. Searfoss suffered serious injuries and was flown to St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Toledo Ohio. Mr. Searfoss was using his safety belt.
The Patrol was assisted by the Hancock County Sherriff’s Office, the village of Bluffton Police Department, the Village of Bluffton Fire Department, Mercy Health Life Flight and the FAA. The crash remains under investigation.
