Emergency Landing on Loudoun County Parkway Causes Lane Closures

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19/01/2024 19h21

In a recent development, a plane carrying seven individuals was forced to make an emergency landing on Loudoun County Parkway, resulting in lane closures near Arcola Mills Drive. The incident occurred on Friday and has since attracted the attention of authorities and the media.

According to Virginia State Police, the aircraft involved was identified as Southern Airways Express flight 246. Departing from Washington Dulles International Airport at approximately 12:15 p.m., the plane, a Cessna 208 Caravan, made a hard landing in the DIREX lanes of Loudoun County Parkway around 12:50 p.m.

Officials from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have confirmed the details of the incident. Despite the abrupt nature of the landing, no injuries were reported, and there have been no significant disruptions to the airport's normal operations.

FAA records indicate that the plane is owned by Southern Airways Pacific, LLC, based in Palm Beach, Florida. The FAA, in collaboration with Loudoun County officials, is currently investigating the emergency landing to determine the cause and any potential contributing factors.

As this story continues to develop, 7News has dispatched cameras to the scene to capture the latest updates. Follow 7News for live coverage and the most recent information on this incident.

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