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Minor plane crash reported at Hampton Roads Executive Airport

Posted at 3:28 PM, May 14, 2014
and last updated 2014-05-14 17:09:18-04

Chesapeake, Va. - A minor plane crash has been reported at the Hampton Roads Executive Airport, located at 5176 W. Military Highway in Chesapeake, police tell NewsChannel 3.

The call came in at 2:37 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14. A single-engine Piper airplane went off the end of a runway, according to State Police.

The pilot was the single occupant on board. That person suffered minor injuries, police say. It's unknown if they were taken to the hospital, but they are expected to be fine.

State Police the plane had a heavy fuel leak.

Fire units and police units are on the scene.

Stay with NewsChannel 3 for updates.