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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Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.

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