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.
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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