A Coffey County man suffered serious injuries when his single-engine plane crashed on landing after striking a power line.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reports the crash happened at 1:25 p.m. Saturday at 1502 21000 Road, south of Parsons.
Michael R. Ribordy, 26, of New Strawn was piloting his 1992 Cozy Cub fixed-wing aircraft and landing at the private grass air strip. Upon approach, the aircraft struck a power line causing the craft to “nose the ground,” the KHP report said.
Ribordy was taken to Labette Health with suspected serious injuries. He was then transferred to a Kansas City hospital.
The crash caused a power outage that lasted for just over three hours.
A GoFundMe page is raising money for Ribordy and his wife to help with bills and other expenses as he undergoes treatment in Kansas City.
“If you can’t donate, consider sharing to get the word out,” the GoFundMe started by Heaven Cain reads. “Prayers are much appreciated as well. Thank you for whatever you can do to help.”
The page reports $18,175 raised with a goal of $28,000.