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Small plane lands on Southern State Parkway
FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso reports.
LONG ISLAND - Two people suffered minor injuries after a small plane landed on the Southern State Parkway on Long Island Tuesday, the NYS Police said.
According to the FAA, the pilot reported engine failure as he approached the airport. The runway was clear, but he didn't make it.
Reports, the plane landed near the Exit 33 ramp to Route 109 in Suffolk County at 11:45 a.m. after overshooting the runway at Republic Airport.
Images from SkyFOX show the plane on the side of the road with a heavy police response.
Right and center lanes on the eastbound side of the highway are closed.
"We are working with NTSB, FAA and New York state police criminal investigators to determine the cause of the plane crash," Capt. Robert Orth said.
This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.