Harrison Ford Hospitalized After Plane Crash in California
According to TMZ, Harrison Ford was involved in a plane crash in Venice, Calif. earlier today that left him seriously injured.
However, there have been conflicting reports on his well-being.
Here's what we know so far: local L.A. news station KTLA reported that a small plane, identified as a Ryan PT-22 Recruit, crash-landed at Penmar Golf Course at approximately 2:55 PST, and its adult male pilot, approximately 70 years old, was rushed to the hospital.
Update: Solo male occupant of plane that crashed hospitalized in critical condition http://t.co/kow1FF3uyP pic.twitter.com/VAsZtYcYnK
— KTLA (@KTLA) March 5, 2015
KTLA has since updated their report, and noted that a fire official has stated that the injured occupant was in fair to moderate condition. "Two doctors were there, and they had a 1st aid box with them. He was conscious, talking a little-- a HUGE cut on his head," a witness told TMZ. The Indiana Jones star has been involved in a crash-landing before. In 1999, he, along with his instructor, ran a helicopter into a riverbed Santa Clarita, Calif.
UPDATE 4:51 P.M. PST
TMZ published alleged audio of Ford reporting engine failure. Listen below.
According to NBC4, a family member of Ford's confirmed the actor's involvement, stating that he's fine and only suffered minor injuries.
UPDATE 3/6/2015
Ford's son took to Twitter to update fans on his dad's condition.
At the hospital. Dad is ok. Battered, but ok! He is every bit the man you would think he is. He is an incredibly strong man.
— Chef Ben Ford (@ChefBenFord) March 6, 2015
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