142 People Uninjured As Jetliner Overshoots Runway In Jacksonville, Ends Up In Water

MIAMI (CBSMiami) - A military charter flight from Guantanamo Bay carrying 142 people overshot a runway Friday night, at the Jacksonville Naval Air Station, and ended up in the water.

Reports from the scene said all those aboard survived. There are reports of two minor injuries.

#JSO Marine Unit was called to assist @NASJax_ in reference to a commercial airplane in shallow water. The plane was not submerged. Every person is alive and accounted for. pic.twitter.com/4n1Fyu5nTS

— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) May 4, 2019

As of 10:45 p.m., authorities were looking for 2 dogs and a cat.

The FAA said the plane belonged to Miami Air International, a charter company based in Miami which does military charters.

No other details were immediately known.

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