MULBERRY, FL — Two people were injured Saturday morning after an ultralight aircraft struck power lines and made an emergency landing on State Road 60 in Mulberry.
The crash occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. on July 4, 2026, in the westbound lanes of SR 60 shortly after the aircraft took off.
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the ultralight plane hit power lines before making what authorities described as an extremely hard landing on the highway. The pilot, a local father, and his adult son, who was visiting from New York, were both transported by Polk County Fire Rescue to a local hospital. Authorities said both are expected to be okay.
Deputies responded to the scene and directed traffic around the crash site while emergency crews worked in the area. Eastbound lanes of State Road 60 remained open, while westbound traffic was diverted through the eastbound lanes.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Drivers were urged to use caution and expect delays while crews cleared the scene.
SOURCE: POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
