Navy Plane Skids Off Runway into Ocean: All 9 Passengers Unharmed
- A Navy plane overshot a runway at a military base in Hawaii and ended up in Kaneohe Bay, but all nine people onboard were unharmed. The incident occurred in rainy weather, but it’s yet unclear what caused the P-8A aircraft to go off the runway at Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
- The Coast Guard was called to respond to the incident, but rescue operations were quickly canceled as it was confirmed that all onboard were rescued. A witness photo showed the plane in the water just offshore. The sighting was compared to the “Miracle on the Hudson” where a passenger jet made an emergency landing on the New York river and everyone survived.
- The P-8A aircraft is often used for submarine hunting, reconnaissance, and intelligence gathering. The plane involved in the incident belongs to the Skinny Dragons of Patrol Squadron 4 based in Whidbey Island, Washington. These squadrons now deploy to Hawaii on a rotational basis.
Navy Plane Overshoots Runway in Hawaii
A Navy plane overshot a runway during rainy weather and landed in Kaneohe Bay in Hawaii on Monday. All nine people on board were uninjured, according to authorities.
The Coast Guard quickly responded and then cancelled rescue operations as everyone involved was safe, stated Petty Officer Ryan Fisher, a Coast Guard spokesperson.
Investigation Underway for Plane Accident
The P-8A aircraft went off the runway at Marine Corps Base in Hawaii. Marine Corps spokesperson Gunnery Sgt. Orlando Perez was unable to provide details about the cause of the incident.
Witness Accounts
A photo by witness Diane Dircks captured the plane partially submerged just offshore, an image reminiscent of the “Miracle on the Hudson” in 2009. Dircks and her family were returning from a truncated boat trip due to bad weather when her daughter noticed the plane.
Emergency Services Respond
The Honolulu Fire Department received a 911 call for a downed aircraft around 2 p.m, under cloudy, rainy conditions with visibility of about 1 mile, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Thomas Vaughan.
About the P-8A Aircraft
The P-8A, manufactured by Boeing, is often utilised for submarine hunting, reconnaissance and intelligence gathering. The aircraft belongs to the Skinny Dragons of Patrol Squadron 4, based at Whidbey Island, Washington state, and routinely deploys to Hawaii.
About Kaneohe Bay
Marine Corps Base Hawaii, home to roughly 9,300 military personnel and 5,100 family members, is located on Kaneohe Bay, about 10 miles from Honolulu. The bay is a hub of marine biology research, a breeding ground for hammerhead sharks, and home to coral reefs.
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