Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Piper PA-32-301 Saratoga, Cavu Flying Club Inc., N8374P: Northeast Philadelphia Airport (KPNE), Pennsylvania

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Officials are investigating what caused a plane to skid off the runway in Northeast Philadelphia. 

The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon at the Northeast Philadelphia Airport, located at 9800 Ashton Road.

According to authorities, a private, single-engine airplane skidded 50 feet off the runway into grass.

Officials say the airport was closed for a short amount of time as a precaution, but has since reopened.

No injuries have been reported.

The incident is under investigation.

Story and Video:  http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com


http://registry.faa.gov/N8374P