Harrison Ford Crashes His Private Plane on a Golf Course

Harrison Ford, the famous Hollywood actor, crashed his small private plane on a golf course in Los Angeles due to a technical failure while flying. The 72-year-old actor decided to take off on Thursday with his single-engine plane, a leftover from World War II. The engine of Harrison Ford's plane experienced a malfunction moments after takeoff from Santa Monica Airport, and he requested to return to the airport but was unable to do so despite the runway being clear. The actor ultimately had to make an emergency landing on a golf course near Los Angeles. After the crash, Ford was taken to the hospital, but it was reported that he was fully conscious after the initial shock had subsided, although he suffered from facial bruising and possible fractures. Following the incident, Ben Ford, Harrison Ford's son, announced on Twitter that he was at the hospital with his father. He wrote: 'Dad is okay. Battered, but okay! He is a very strong man.' Ben Ford also thanked everyone who inquired about his father's condition. In this context, Patrick Butler from the Los Angeles Fire Department stated at a press conference following the incident that the actor was found outside the plane after the crash but was conscious and breathing. It was also mentioned in the press conference that since there are many trees in that area of Los Angeles, Harrison Ford chose the golf course for landing. The actor's public relations representative issued a statement confirming that Mr. Ford was flying a small plane that experienced engine trouble, forcing him to make an emergency landing. According to this report, the injuries from the incident were not serious, and the famous actor is expected to recover fully soon. Harrison Ford, a professional pilot, has previously experienced a plane crash. In 1999, he also crashed while piloting a helicopter. Harrison Ford is considered one of the old faces of Hollywood, having gained worldwide fame through the 'Star Wars' and 'Indiana Jones' film series. Other notable works of this actor include 'Ferrari,' 'Blade Runner,' 'Frantic,' and 'Air Force One.' Recently, he completed filming the new 'Star Wars' installment directed by J.J. Abrams, which will be released in theaters at the end of 2015. There are also rumors about the making of the fifth installment of the 'Indiana Jones' series by Spielberg starring Harrison Ford.