Plane crashes into fence moments after landing in Augusta

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating after a plane crashed into a fence moments after landing.

The plane landed at Daniel Field Airport about 2:15 Sunday, Augusta fire and emergency officials said in a tweet. However, it was not able to stop.

The plane rolled through a wire fence and across Highland Avenue, officials said.

Around 2:15 pm today a plane landed at Daniel field and was not able to stop. It rolled through a wire fence and across highland avenue. The road is currently shut down until the plane can be moved. pic.twitter.com/lyxJMHjcFH
— Augusta Fire & EMA (@ARC_EMA) February 23, 2020

The pilot suffered minor injuries in the crash. He was taken to a local hospital for evaluation.

Emergency responders shut the roadway down in order to move the plane.

An investigation is ongoing.

In other news:

Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.

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