Harrison Ford 'Conscious & Breathing' After Crash But Suffered 'Moderate Trauma' — Inside His Medical Crisis

March 5 2015, Updated 8:17 p.m. ET
The L.A. City Fire Department released new details about Harrison Ford's terrifying plane crash, and RadarOnline.com has the latest breaking information.

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As RadarOnline.com reported, Ford departed from Santa Monica airport around 2 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, and crashed at Penmar Golf Course in Venice, Calif., soon after.
Harrison Ford is seriously injured in a plane crash! **USA, Australia, New Zealand ONLY**

According to reports, Ford suffered gashes on his head and was transferred to the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.
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An L.A. City Fire spokesperson said at a press conference on Thursday afternoon that he was in "fair to moderate condition" at the scene.
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"The victim was conscious and breathing," the spokesperson said.
Small plane reportedly piloted by Harrison Ford crash lands at LA golf course

EMTs "were able to start I.V. protocol," according to the rep.
Small plane reportedly piloted by Harrison Ford crash lands at LA golf course

The spokesperson declined to identify Ford as the victim, but his rep said they would release a written statement shortly.
Small plane reportedly piloted by Harrison Ford crash lands at LA golf course

Ford suffered "moderate trauma," according to the spokesperson but was in stable condition.
Small plane reportedly piloted by Harrison Ford crash lands at LA golf course


An avid aviator, Ford was most recently recertified as a pilot in May.
Harrison Ford seen flying his Ryan PT-22 plane back in September 2013 which crashed today in Santa Monica, CA

He was flying a single-wing open-cockpit plane painted in the style of an early twentieth century Army Air Corps trainer.
Harrison Ford seen flying his Ryan PT-22 plane back in September 2013 which crashed today in Santa Monica, CA

Ford has been licensed since at least 2002, according to FAA records.