Medina County EMS: Pilot escapes after plane crashes, catches fire near Castroville airport

SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — The pilot of a single-seat aircraft crashed in Castroville, but was able to escape before the plane burst into flames.

Medina County EMS says they got a call at around 1:30 p.m. Monday.

The plane reportedly crashed in a field near the Castroville airport.

The pilot, whose name wasn’t released, was brought to a hospital but there’s no word on how badly he was injured.

The crash is still being investigated. No other injuries have been reported.