Rescue crews: Plane overshoots runway at Gabreski Airport; no injuries
A photo sent to News 12 shows the plane in a large bush near the fence near Gabreski Airport.
News 12 Staff
•
Oct 23, 2021, 5:50 PM
•
Updated 913 days ago
Share:
More Stories
2:34
Guide: Safety tips to help prevent home burglaries
50ds ago2:19
Guide: Safety measures to help prevent fires and how to escape one
198ds ago2:40
Mayor's budget cuts: A controversial solution amidst immigration crisis
216ds ago2:07
Tips on how to avoid confrontation with sharks while swimming in the ocean
282ds ago2:33
5 tips to prevent mosquito bites and getting sick from viruses
293ds ago2:39
NEWS 12 EXCLUSIVE: ‘He drove into the water.’ Car drives off dock in Patchogue; News 12 crew helps in the rescue
313ds ago2:34
Guide: Safety tips to help prevent home burglaries
50ds ago2:19
Guide: Safety measures to help prevent fires and how to escape one
198ds ago2:40
Mayor's budget cuts: A controversial solution amidst immigration crisis
216ds ago2:07
Tips on how to avoid confrontation with sharks while swimming in the ocean
282ds ago2:33
5 tips to prevent mosquito bites and getting sick from viruses
293ds ago2:39
NEWS 12 EXCLUSIVE: ‘He drove into the water.’ Car drives off dock in Patchogue; News 12 crew helps in the rescue
313ds agoA small plane overshot the runway at Gabreski Airport and
ended up in some shrubs near County Road 104 and Lewis Road, according to the Suffolk
County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services.
Authorities say there were no injuries involved with the
incident. Photos sent to News 12 shows the plane in a large bush near a
fence.
According to Southampton police:
"The pilot took off from Easthampton Airport and was travelling west. The pilot experienced engine failure and was attempting to make an emergency landing at Gabreski Airport, but was unable to make the runway crashing in to some shrubs. The pilot, a male, 75 from NYC was unharmed."
