ALTON BAY — A Highlander aircraft went off the runway while landing at the Alton Bay Seaplane Base around 9:25 a.m. Wednesday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Two people were apparently on board and were not injured.Â
Reports from the scene indicate the individuals were not transported by EMS and Alton Fire Department Chief James Reinert confirmed that Wednesday afternoon.Â
A rough landing caused minor damage to the plane's propeller and landing gear.
The FAA said they likely release the results of a preliminary investigation in the coming days.
The Highlander, manufactured by Just Aircraft Co., is a fixed-wing single engine aircraft owned by Glenn Mercer of Hampton, according to aircraft registration information.
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