Small aircraft flips over at Newport State Airport, Pilot escapes
By Stephanie Vargas
MIDDLETOWN, RI_ Rhode Island State Police responds to an aircraft incident where a plane flips upside down.
Officials say they responded to an aircraft incident at 11:45 am on April 18 at Newport State Airport. The aircraft went off the side of the runway as it was landing.
The aircraft dug its nose into the grass causing it to flip on its roof and sustained considerable damage to the landing gear, wings, propeller and roof.
The Pilot made it out safely and did not suffer any injuries.
Fire Officials say fuel did not spill and they stayed until the plane was right side up.
Police told ABC6 the TSA also responded to the incident.
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