Plane Crashes Near Airport In Bowie After Pilot Overshoots Runway
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BOWIE, Md. (WJZ)-- No one was injured after a plane crashes near Freeway Airport on Thursday afternoon.
Authorities say the plane crashed into a small fence that borders US-50.
The crash apparently happened during landing training when the pilot overshot the runway.
From what PGFD has learned is that Cessna 172 was attempting a landing with trainee in control and overshot runway. No injuries.
— Mark Brady (@PIOMarkBrady) May 19, 2016
The plane was identified as a Cessna 172, according to Mark Brady, a spokesperson for EMS and fire services in Prince Georges County.
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