Small Plane Crashes Short of Runway at Lakewood Airport in New Jersey

Multiple Injuries Reported

Multiple injuries have been reported after a small plane appeared to come up short of the runway at a New Jersey airport.

Incident Details

The incident happened around 4 p.m. Thursday when Lakewood police received a call that a plane was down at the Lakewood airport on Cedar Bridge Avenue.

Preliminary Investigation

Police said emergency responders found a small plane in the wood line with four injured passengers. The extent of their injuries is unknown, and it’s unclear what led to the crash.

Chopper 4 Footage

Chopper 4 was overhead and was able to see the location of the plane was in an area of trees just before the airport’s runway.

Airport Closure

The airport was closed while the investigation got underway.

FAA Statement

NBC New York reached out to the FAA for comment.

Conclusion

The incident is under investigation, and it is unclear what caused the plane to crash short of the runway. The airport has been closed pending further investigation.

FAQs

Q: How many people were on the plane?

A: Four

Q: How many people were injured?

A: Four

Q: What is the extent of the injuries?

A: Unknown

Q: What led to the crash?

A: Unknown

Q: Is the airport open?

A: No, the airport is closed pending further investigation.