Small engine plane goes down in Ohio River; during Tobacco Festival


Ohio - An ultralight airplane crashed into the Ohio River on Friday evening during the Ohio Tobacco Festival parade. Emergency workers, who were in the parade, pulled out, turned their sirens on, and left the parade to arrive on the scene near Ripley's public landing. Pilot Richard Swope was not injured. He was taken into custody by law enforcement officials. His plane made from wheels you could buy at Walmart or Tractor Supply with a plastic gas can to hold his fuel appeared to be slightly damaged. Law officer would not comment at the scene if charges would be brought against Swope. Source