Indiana Jones star Harrison Ford suffered injuries while trying to pilot a vintage World War II training plane. The plane crash-landed at approximately 2:20pm local time Wednesday on a California golf course, according to NBC News.

The plane took off from Santa Monica Airport but during the flight, the actor radioed a message that his plane had engine failure and was returning to airport, requesting for an emergency return.

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The plane eventually crashed on the eighth tee of the golf course just west of its point of origin.

Rescue teams found Ford conscious and breathing and immediately stabilized him before being rushed to a nearby hospital.

The actor's condition is in a fair to moderate state, according to authorities. He sustained several cuts to his head and was the only person on the plane.

"We are very thankful that the passenger had only moderate injuries," says Los Angeles Assistant Fire Chief Patrick Buter.

"There was blood all over his face. Two very fine doctors were treating him, taking good care of him," says an eyewitness Howard Tabe, who is also an employee at Penmar Golf Course and also aided in stabilizing Ford by putting a blanket on the actor's hip.

Mike Bonin, a member of the Los Angeles City Council also gave out an official statement relating to the plane crash.

"Thank God this incident happened on a golf course where there is relatively open space," says Bonin.

Bonin also lobbied to close the airport, describing it inadequate.

"This airport is remarkably close to residential areas and flight schools, which is very concerning," says Bonin.

Ford is a known avid flyer of both planes and helicopters. The 72 year old actor was also involved in a Bell chopper crash in Santa Clara, California almost 16 years ago.

"Well there was a mechanical failure while we were practicing power recovery autorotations. It was more or less a hard landing. Luckily, I was with another aviation professional and neither was hurt. Both of us are still flying," says Ford, in a previous interview with National Geographic last 2008.

The National Transportation Safety Board is still currently investigating the case.

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