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Small plane makes emergency landing on Huntington State Beach
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Jonathan Lloyd , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The plane, a Piper PA-28, landed safely with two people on board.
A small plane experienced engine trouble and made an emergency landing on Huntington State Beach. The plane, a Piper PA-28, landed safely with two people on board. The incident occurred just south of Magnolia Street in Huntington Beach, an Orange County community.
The plane had departed from John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, and the pilot reported an engine problem after takeoff. Fortunately, there were no reports of injuries. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including information about the plane's registration and the pilot's account of the emergency landing.
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Category: safety Published: July 27, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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