DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO): An investigation is underway after a plane nearly crashed into a barn.

On Friday, officers responded to a report of an airplane crashing into a house on CR 37 east of Auburn. A helicopter pilot saw the crash scene and was circling overhead so officers could locate the site.

Upon further investigation, it was determined the plane struck support posts that were in front of the barn and did not actually make contact with the barn. The pilot of the airplane told DeKalb County Police the crash happened Thursday as he attempted to take off. However, the grassy field air strip was too rough and he lost control. The plane was never in the air.

The pilot, 74, suffered minor facial contusions.

Meanwhile, officials with the Federal Aviation Administration were contacted and will be handling the investigation.