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Private Plane Skids Off Oregon Runway into Bay, All Occupants Rescued

Emergency crews responded swiftly to rescue five individuals after a botched landing at Southwest Oregon Regional Airport, with an investigation now underway.

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 aircraft skidded off Runway 23 at Southwest Oregon Regional Airport early Monday morning, landing in a nearby bay.
  • The pilot and four passengers were rescued and transported to a local hospital; their conditions remain undisclosed.
  • Emergency responders included airport rescue teams, local fire departments, police, and the sheriff's office, highlighting a coordinated effort.
  • The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has authorized a salvage operation to remove the aircraft from the water as part of an ongoing investigation.
  • Commercial air service, temporarily suspended for nearly two hours, has since resumed normal operations at the airport.