Emergency crews responded to an incident at Kelowna International Airport in which a small plane slid off the runway at approximately 3 p.m. Friday afternoon.
YLW communications officer, Cassie Brannaga, says the plane was a Cessna 172 aircraft and had one person on board.
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“The plane went off the runway upon landing. YLW’s aircraft response fire fighting crews responded and there were no injuries,” explains Brannaga.
The runway was closed for a short period and two flights were cancelled with one delayed as a result of the incident.
There is no indication as to what caused the plane to slide off the runway.
The runway is fully operational now.