A small, single-engine bush-style plane flipped over yesterday at Southwest Michigan Regional Airport, resulting in one person being hospitalized with head lacerations. The two occupants evacuated the aircraft before first responders arrived, according to WSBT. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the cause of the incident.
Christopher Beckman, the airport director, stated that weather conditions may have played a role in the incident, though this has not been confirmed. First responders foamed the damaged wings to contain the fuel tanks. During the event, police reported that a second plane experienced a minor in-flight emergency, and authorities remained prepared to provide additional support.
The aircraft originated in Canada and made stops in Port Huron and Battle Creek before a malfunction led to an emergency landing in Benton Harbor. Officials stated, “While landing, the plane’s right wing hit the runway,” which may have caused the aircraft to overturn, WNDU reported. The plane did not catch fire, and no significant snowfall occurred following the incident, allowing the airport to resume normal operations shortly afterward…