Monroe Executive Airport Closed After Plane Misses Runway

CHARLOTTE, NC — The Monroe Executive Airport is closed after a small plane missed the runway and ended up in a field about 100 yards north of the airport.

The Baron Beechcraft, with four people on board, attempted to land around 10 a.m. Wednesday, according to a city of Monroe spokesman Pete Hovanec.
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The pilot and three passengers were not hurt, Hovanec said. Β The runway will remain closed while the FAA conducts an investigation.
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The plane is believed to be from Charleston, WV. Β Check back for updates on this developing story.