GARDNER- A Kansas man was injured in a single engine, high wing, fixed-wing aircraft  just before 9 a.m. on Monday in Johnson County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a Cessna 172R piloted by Edward M. VanMorlan, 69, Olathe, took off and made a banking turn.

During the turn, the engine cut off and the aircraft fell approximately 300 feet, striking nose first into the ground.

The aircraft rotated from impact and came to rest on its wheels.

VanMorlan was transported to Overland Park Regional Medical Center.  Officials did not release his condition.