Ultralight aircraft crashed in Caroline County claims pilot’s life

An ultralight aircraft crashed in Caroline County claiming the life of the pilot.

The pilot is identified as 71-year-old Michael Malick of Federalsburg. 

He was the sole occupant of the aircraft and was transported to Nanticoke Hospital in Seaford where he succumbed to injuries from the crash. 

Shortly after 9:00 a.m. Sunday June 25, 2017, Maryland State Police were dispatched to the report of an aircraft crash at a privately owned residential landing strip in the 3000-block of Seippes Road in Federalsburg, Md. 

Police believe the pilot is the owner of the grass airfield where the incident occurred.  There no injuries reported on the ground.

According to police, shortly after takeoff, the pilot lost control of the aircraft for reasons unknown at this time.

As he was ascending, investigators believe the plane hit a power line. Witnesses informed police the plane spiraled to the ground. A parachute appeared to have deployed from the aircraft. 

State Police notified officials from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board. FAA officials will be responding to the scene to continue the investigation.