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Small plane lands in grass at GRR during takeoff

small plane leaves runway at Gerald R. Ford International Airport
small plane leaves runway at Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Posted at 4:46 PM, Apr 10, 2024
and last updated 2024-04-10 17:23:48-04

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A pilot is safe after a small plane entered the green space at Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

The airport tells FOX 17 the Cessna plane was flown by a single pilot, who reported a power loss while attempting to take off on Runway L.

We’re told he tried to land on Runway R but knew it wouldn't have been possible, so he landed in the grass.

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