One person suffered minor injuries after a small aircraft crashed during takeoff at an airport in the Guelph-Eramosa area on Friday afternoon.

According to the Ontario Provincial Police, the incident occurred around 1:15 p.m. at an airstrip on Skyway Drive. Investigators say the aircraft struck the runway while attempting to take off.

The lone occupant sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital for evaluation.

Authorities have notified Transport Canada, and the incident remains under investigation.