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Reports: FAA investigating after wing of SkyWest flight contacts Johnstown runway


Johnstown Airport (WJAC file)
Johnstown Airport (WJAC file)
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According to multiple reports, the wing of a plane struck the runway while landing at the Johnstown Airport on Monday afternoon.

Officials say that the left wing of SkyWest Airlines Flight 5046 reportedly made contact with the runway after completing a go-around procedure, due to wind gusts.

Reports say the plane was operating as United Express, from Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia.

Officials say that the contact with the runway was not felt by the flight crew, and all customers deplaned normally at the gate.

The FAA is investigating the incident.

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