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Plane crashes into fence moments after landing in Augusta

The plane landed in Augusta, but couldn't stop.
The plane landed in Augusta, but couldn't stop.
Feb 23, 2020

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.

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.

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