DATE: April 26, 2009 3:56:43 PM EDT

 

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Date:
April 26, 2009

Contact:
Lt. Cmdr. Eric King
(843) 296-1756

 Coast Guard responds to aircraft emergency

To view photo of the plane as it came to rest click here USCG Photo.

To view photo of the plane and landing path click here USCG Photo.

MT. PLESANT, S.C. - The Coast Guard received notification that an aircraft had made an emergency landing near the Ben Foyer Bridge Saturday.

The Coast Guard launched a rescue helicopter and crew from Air Facility Charleston, S.C. Prior to Coast Guard personnel arriving on scene, local officials had recovered both persons  aboard the aircraft in stable condition.









The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the incident.  








































































 

 

 


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