A man was taken to the hospital after his ultralight aircraft crashed in the Great Saltair parking lot on Monday night.
Unified Police have not identified the 65-year-old man, but they said he is in critical condition. Ultralight aircraft are used for recreational purposes and typically have only one seat.
Police said he was the only passenger in the lightweight aircraft.
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