Small airplane skids off runway into bay during botched landing at Oregon airport
Share and Follow

Five people were rescued and are recovering after a small private plane skidded off a runway at an Oregon airport and into the nearby bay.

The Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH) shared that a small private aircraft skidded off Runway 23, which is partially surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, while landing early Monday morning.

Officials said the 2019 HA-420 was attempting to land shortly after 6:00 a.m., when it skidded off the runway and into the bay.

The aircraft was located approximately 100 feet off the east end of the runway in the water, according to officials. 

Plane pulled from bay

A salvage crew worked to remove a small plane that skid into the water while attempting to land Monday morning at the Southwest Oregon Regional Airport. (The Southwest Oregon Regional Airport )

The plane will be secured on airport property near the runway where the incident happened as the investigation into the incident is ongoing.

“This is a developing incident. Information will be released as it becomes available,” the airport wrote in a post on their Facebook page. 

The airport said that commercial air service was suspended for United Express for nearly two hours, but has since been restored.

SkyWest flight 5509 was delayed, but the airport said it was scheduled to arrive at OTH at 2:14 p.m. on Monday. 

The airport, located in North Bend, Ore., offers commercial air service year-round to and from San Francisco, Calif., and, seasonally, to Denver, Colo., according to the airport’s description on their Facebook page. 

Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to stepheny.price@fox.com

Share and Follow
You May Also Like

Federal Agents Deploy Tear Gas Amid Turmoil in Chicago Neighborhood: A Closer Look

CHICAGO (WGN) Authorities detained at least three individuals following a clash between…

Dapper Stranger Steals Spotlight in Viral Louvre Heist Photo

Talk about making a stylish entrance. A man who unexpectedly appeared in…

Discover the Top 30 Wealthiest and Safest Retirement Havens in America—Including an Unexpected NYC Suburb!

If you’re dreaming of spending your retirement in comfort and security, relocating…

St. Louis Woman Sentenced for Diverting $11M in Children’s Food Funds

ST. LOUIS (KTVI) – In a significant legal verdict, a former leader…

California Calls for Action: Residents Encouraged to Combat Invasive Species Threat

Residents of California are being called upon to manage a problematic and…

Visual Comparison Highlights Transformation of White House Under Trump’s Tenure

Donald Trump has been busy transforming the White House, adding his personal…

Educator Assaulted Near Colorado School; Suspect Apprehended

A teacher in Colorado was hospitalized following a stabbing incident on Thursday…

Ringo Starr, 85, Discusses Reunion with Paul McCartney, His Guiding Mantra, and Conversation with Prince William

LOS ANGELES — Legendary Beatles drummer Ringo Starr is reflecting on his…