Harrison Ford 'On the Mend' in California Hospital

Harrison Ford ‘On the Mend’ in California Hospital

Stephen Pope

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 09:26 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Harrison Ford sustained serious injuries, including a broken pelvis and ankle, after making a forced landing of his vintage Ryan PT-22 plane due to engine failure.
The incident occurred on a golf course near Santa Monica Airport, with the plane striking a tree, and the NTSB has released a preliminary report on the mishap.
Despite the serious injuries and substantial damage to the aircraft, Ford is reported to be "on the mend," and his good airmanship is credited with playing a role in the outcome.

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Harrison Ford is expected to remain in the hospital for at least another week after reportedly suffering a broken pelvis, broken ankle and gashes on his face following last Thursday’s forced landing of the Ryan PT-22 he was piloting onto a golf course near Santa Monica Airport in southern California.

According to an ATC audio recording, Ford reported an engine failure moments before the crash. The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report on the mishap today, saying that Ford made the forced landing about 800 feet short of SMO’s Runway 3 after a loss of engine power.