One injured after plane crashes into home in rural Guttenberg

GUTTENBERG, Iowa (KCRG) – The Clayton County Sheriff’s Office said one person is injured after a plane crash in rural Guttenberg Saturday night.

The Sheriff’s Office said it received multiple calls around 6:00 pm reporting that an aircraft had crashed into a residence on Abel Island in rural Guttenberg.

Upon arrival, first responders determined a multicolored ultralight aircraft had been attempting to take off from the Abel Island Airport when it lost control.

Officials said the aircraft struck power lines in the area before crashing onto the roof of a residence.

The crash is under investigation by the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office, the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board.