Federal investigators examine golf site after plane crash in Wayne, Pa.

“The FAA is on website. They’re conducting their investigation. They’re documenting the scene,” stated Tredyffrin Township Police Superintendent Mike Beaty.

Golfers had been out elsewhere on the course, avoiding the scene from Wednesday’s accident.

The 70-year-old pilot and his spouse survived and had been taken to Paoli Hospital for therapy.

Their two cats onboard additionally survived.

A mechanical failure led to an emergency touchdown close to the 14th gap.

“I can see it. I can see it from my bed room window,” stated Lydia Butcher, who lives throughout the road from the course.

Butcher was not house when the aircraft crashed however stated her cellphone lit up with involved messages.

The small single engine aircraft misplaced energy and got here down roughly 100 yards from Higher Gulf Street Wednesday round 3:30 p.m.

“I used to be simply amazed. I am very, very glad everybody was protected and that they had been capable of carry it down safely. They missed numerous homes,” stated Drew McLuckie, who lives close by.

The couple was on their strategy to Wings Discipline in Blue Bell, Pa., from Fort Myers, Florida, after a gas cease in South Carolina.

Some close by golfers helped the couple get out of the aircraft earlier than they had been taken to the hospital.

“The gamers on the course had been actually the primary responders right here yesterday. They took care of the 2 victims straight away. Bought them away from the aircraft safely,” Beaty stated.

Beaty recommended the pilot’s fast pondering.

“He knew he needed to do one thing. He selected the most secure place that he might. What we’re listening to from him is that he noticed golfers on the course and made an adjustment to get away from them greatest he might,” Beaty stated.

The reason for the mechanical failure stays below investigation.