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Pilot and Passenger Walk Away Unharmed | Dayton News
A small plane skidded off the runway at Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport Monday evening, but miraculously, both the 78-year-old pilot and passenger walked away unharmed. The Piper Saratoga SP, en route from Dayton, likely suffered a front landing gear failure during touchdown. Air traffic was halted for hours while authorities—including the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the FAA—investigated the mechanical cause. It’s a sobering reminder that even seasoned pilots face unexpected risks, and now the focus is on preventing future incidents. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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