WALL TOWNSHIP – A twin engine jet lost control and ran off the runway while landing at Monmouth Executive Airport Saturday night during severe weather warnings, police said.
The incident occurred around 7:38 p.m. during a tornado and severe thunderstorm warning that was issued by the National Weather Service.
Authorities said there were two people inside the Citation jet, the pilot and co-pilot. Both got out of the plane uninjured. However, the plane sustained significant damage.
Wall Fire District 2 with assistance from Monmouth County Hazmat were able to isolate the fuel from the aircraft.
The next morning, emergency crews returned to remove the plane as well as debris. Spilled fuel was mitigated, police said.
The airport was initially closed during the investigation and has now reopened.
