May 08, 2025

KHP: Small plane clipped car while taking off from private landing strip

Posted May 08, 2025 8:30 PM
Photos by Sean Boston Hutch Post
Photos by Sean Boston Hutch Post

RENO COUNTY —Authorities are investigating a small plane mishap that occurred just after 10:30a.m. Thursday in Reno County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported an AT-301 Air-Tractor Fixed wing single-engine aircraft piloted by William E. Garrison, 62, Nickerson, was taking off from a private landing strip in the 7700 Block of North Herren Road just east of Nickerson.

The aircraft clipped the top of a 2014 Chevy Impala driven by Jessica M. Williams, 38, Great Bend, who was northbound on Kansas 14.

There were no injuries. Williams was properly restrained, according to the KHP.  The FAA and NTSB will be in charge of the investigation.