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Private Jet Skids Off Oregon Runway Into Bay, Prompting Federal Investigation

All five occupants were rescued with minor injuries, as investigators examine pilot communication lapses and safety protocols.

A business jet sits in the water 100 feet past the end of the runway at Southwest Oregon Regional Airport where it skidded off the runway around 6 a.m. local time Monday morning.

Overview

  • A 2019 HA-420 jet skidded off Runway 23 at Southwest Oregon Regional Airport and ended up in a nearby bay early Monday morning.
  • All five onboard, including the pilot and four passengers, were rescued and transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
  • Emergency teams, including fire departments and police, responded swiftly, and a salvage company removed the aircraft from the water.
  • The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident, with early findings pointing to pilot communication lapses during landing as a potential factor.
  • Commercial air service was briefly suspended but resumed after two hours, with the airport now fully operational.