The Polk County Sheriff's Office says there was a small plane crash Thursday morning in Polk County.
Deputies say it happened between Centuria and Balsam Lake around 10:15 a.m.
Deputies say the plane, described as a Piper Super Cub PA18, was attempting to land on Long Lake when it overturned.
54-year-old Phillip Mattison of Forest Lake, Minnesota was able to extract himself from the airplane which was equipped with floats and retractable landing gear.
Deputies say several fishermen came to his aid and Mattison was treated on scene for minor injuries.
There were no other passengers on the plane.
Deputies say Mattison was on his want to the Minong area and was making a practice landing on Long Lake.
The crash remains under investigation by the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
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