SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A plane collided with a building Sunday afternoon at Haggin Oaks golf course.
Around 1:20 p.m., the plane crash-landed into the pro shop at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex along Fulton Avenue, according to course officials. The pilot said he had complete mechanical failure when he was around 400 feet in altitude, according to Sacramento Fire Department spokesman Capt. Justin Sylvia.
Sylvia said the pilot had a minor cut on his hand, and he was transported to the hospital upon further evaluation, but he did not suffer any traumatic injuries.
The plane flew over the first hole of the Arcade Creek course before taking a sharp right toward the 10th hole, according to Ken Morton Jr., the vice president of Haggin Oaks. Morton said the plane then came down on the 10th hole tee box, skidded over the practice putting green and narrowly missed a bystander.
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Morton said the plane made contact with the pro shop right outside executive offices, and bleachers broke the impact. The plane skidded about 50-70 yards before crashing, and it did not penetrate the building, he said.
Customers and staff outside immediately helped the pilot, according to Morton.
"(It was a) miracle of all miracles that nobody was hurt in a normally very crowded area with people meeting and golf carts," he said.
The pilot had reportedly just taken off from McClellan Air Force Base, Sylvia said. He was in the air for a little while, then his engine shut down and he had to crash-land, authorities said.
Haggin Oaks said on Facebook its restaurant and pro shop will be closed for the remainder of Sunday due to clean-up efforts and safety precautions, but the Golf Super Shop and driving range will remain open.
"Earlier today, there was an unexpected plane crash on our golf course," the golf course said. "Thankfully, no one was harmed, and the damage to the facility is minor. We are incredibly grateful to the first responders from the fire department and law enforcement for their swift and professional reaction."
Sylvia said the plane leaked some jet fuel onto the ground, so there is a hose line in place in case of a flare up.
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