April 26, 2024
Hornell Fire Chief Frank Brzowski tells WLEA News that a plane caught on fire today, while taxiing on the runway, at the Hornell Airport. According to the fire chief, it was about to take off, when it caught fire. There were two people inside the plane, both of whom were gotten out safely by firefighters. There were no injuries.
Firefighters got the plane fire under control, the plane was heavily damaged, the airport was not.
Responding firefighters were the Hornell and Arkport Fire Departments.
