Pilot unharmed as small plane crashes into runway at Scappoose Airport

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Scappoose Airport closed early Tuesday morning after a small aircraft crashed into the runway.

Authorities responded to the crash of the “Cessna-style” plane just before 6 a.m. and found the pilot – a lone occupant – had been uninjured, officials said.

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Fire crews investigated the crash using a drone to help with the “reconstruction of the scene,” police said.

It is unclear how long the airport was closed. Officials have notified the Federal Aviation Administration.

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