VENICE, Calif., March 5 (UPI) — Film star and pilot Harrison Ford has been hospitalized after crash-landing a small plane on a California golf course Thursday.
TMZ reported the 72-year-old Star Wars and Indiana Jones icon was treated by doctors at Penmar Golf Course in Venice, then was transported to a nearby hospital.
The report described Ford as seriously injured, with gashes to his head, but it was unclear what other wounds he suffered.
His son Ben later confirmed on Twitter he was at the hospital with Ford.
“At the hospital. Dad is ok. Battered, but ok! He is every bit the man you would think he is. He is an incredibly strong man,” the younger Ford tweeted. “Thank you all for your thoughts and good vibes for my dad.”
People magazine initially said Ford was listed in critical condition, but the publication reported a short time later he had been upgraded to stable condition. Variety described his status as “fair to moderate.”
TMZ said Ford reported engine failure just moments after taking off and requested an emergency return to Santa Monica Airport, but he crashed before he could do so.
The Los Angeles Fire Department tweeted about the incident, saying: “1 small aircraft down on Penmar Golf Course near the Santa Monica airport. Solo occupant, an adult male being transported to local hospital in critical condition. No other injuries. LAFD & SMFD on scene. NTSB will lead investigation.”
Ford is the father of five children and the husband of actress Calista Flockhart. His film credits include American Graffiti, Blade Runner, Working Girl, Witness, Patriot Games, The Fugitive, Air Force One, Regarding Henry, Ender’s Game and 42.
The actor was reprising his role of Han Solo in Star Wars: Episode VII last June when he reportedly broke his leg in a mishap involving the Millennium Falcon and had to undergo surgery to treat it.
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