Four occupants involved in a plane crash Sunday afternoon at the Butter Valley Golf Port in Upper Hanover were not injured, according to a spokesperson from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.

                The pilot's extensive experience allowed him and three passengers to walk away from the incident, said John Gehman, owner of the golf course and airport.

                "He knew what to do in an emergency," Gehman said Monday morning.

                Jeffrey L. Schultz, of Emmaus, was operating his Cessna 180 Aircraft when it crashed around 2:45 p.m. Sunday, according to Jason Wilson, chief of the East Greenville Fire Company.

                The incident occurred during takeoff.

                The 1966 fixed wing single-engine plane – which broke into several pieces – ended up between a runway and the No. 10 fairway, Gehman said. He spoke with the pilot after the crash.

                The FAA is investigating the incident, according to Rick Breitenfeldt, an FAA public affairs contact.

                Wilson said the plane got caught in a crosswind during takeoff, spun around and struck a tree.

                Gehman also suspects that windy conditions played a role in the incident.

                "I think the plane caught a rogue gust of wind," said Gehman, who has collected approximately 2,000 hours of flight time since 1971.

                According to Wilson, the plane sustained major damage. He said the tail became separated from the fuselage after it struck the tree.

                Schultz has utilized the golf port for approximately 30 years, Gehman said.

                He added that 20 planes currently occupy space at the facility, and four of those fly on a regular basis.

                Fire fighters from East Greenville Red Hill and Pennsburg companies, along with the Bally EMS, the Upper Perk Ambulance and the state police responded to the incident.