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Light Aircraft Crash Forces Closure at Isla Grande Airport in Puerto Rico

Monday, October 02, 2017 at 11:19 PM ET

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A Cessna 182D crashed at Isla Grande Airport in Puerto Rico, seriously injuring the pilot and co-pilot.
The FAA is investigating the incident, which occurred amidst ongoing hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico, with a gust of wind being a suspected cause.
Isla Grande Airport, vital for relief missions and evacuations, was temporarily closed following the crash but later resumed operations.

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