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Small plane crashed in Gig Harbor with faulty landing gear

May 31, 2023, 8:09 AM | Updated: 9:04 am

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The Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One says a single-engine Cessna with faulty landing gear attempted a landing at Tacoma Narrows Airport. (Photo from Gig Harbor Fire Department)

(Photo from Gig Harbor Fire Department)

An investigation is underway after a small plane crashed Tuesday morning in Gig Harbor, according to the Gig Harbor Fire Department.

The Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One says a single-engine Cessna with faulty landing gear attempted a landing at Tacoma Narrows Airport around 10:40 a.m. Tuesday.

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The plane went off the runway and came to a rest in a grassy area, leaning over on its side on one of its wings.

The two passengers in the plane were not injured.

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