Former Klamath County Commissioner Jim Bellet injured in plane mishap

Klamath Falls, Ore. – Former Klamath County Commissioner Jim Bellet is in a Massachusetts hospital, following what Bellet called a ‘hard landing’ Tuesday.

Bellet was flying a homebuilt Vans RV8 aircraft.

He and his wife Sherry were injured when the nose gear collapsed upon landing.

Bellet told NBC5 Thursday morning that his wife suffered a broken ankle.

Bellet was being prepared for back surgery.

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