Crime & Safety
Plane Lands On Keansburg Beach Friday Morning
Breaking: Engine trouble forced a Cessna 172 to make an emergency landing on a beach in Keansburg Friday morning around 10:30 a.m.
KEANSBURG, NJ — A small plane just made what appears to be an emergency landing on a beach in Keansburg Friday morning, July 13.
These photos are from eyewitnesses at the scene. All Keansburg police are out at the scene right now.
The FAA says the pilot had an engine problem, according to ABC. There were two people on board, but it is not known at this time if they were injured.
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"A Cessna 172 aircraft made a precautionary landing on a beach in Keansburg, NJ at about 10:25 a.m. today. The pilot reported an engine-related problem. Check with local authorities on the condition of the two people on board. The FAA will investigate," said the Federal Aviation Authority in a statement.
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A Cessna 172 pilot made an emergency landing on a Keansburg beach late Friday morning. Two people were aboard, and neither was injured, officials say. The FAA says the pilot reported an "engine-related problem." The agency is investigating. (Photo: Mary Emmons Johnston) pic.twitter.com/Ci8tRmnknV
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