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NTSB Investigating Plane Accident at Livermore Airport
Authorities say pilot lost control during landing.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating an aircraft accident at the .
At 11:15 a.m. Saturday, an Aviat Husky plane looped during a landing attempt on runway 25 left, said Josh Cawthra, NTSB aviation accident investigator.
"The pilot during the landing encountered a gust of wind and lost directional control," Cawthra said. "The aircraft ended up on the side of the runway and was substantially damaged."
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The pilot was not injured in the accident, Cawthra said.
The runway was temporarily closed to get the airplane removed.
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An investigation is ongoing.
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