Key takeaways:
- The U.S. Navy released video footage of the aftermath of a P-8A Poseidon surveillance plane that overshot a runway in Hawaii and landed in an environmentally sensitive bay.
- The Navy is currently working on developing a plan to remove the plane from the water and is assessing the potential environmental damage to the bay.
- The Navy is conducting an investigation into the incident to determine the cause of the overshoot and to identify any necessary corrective actions.
The U.S. Navy has released video footage showing the aftermath of a P-8A Poseidon surveillance plane that overshot a runway in Hawaii and landed in an environmentally sensitive bay more than a week ago. The footage shows two points of contact the aircraft has with the coral and the remainder of the aircraft floating above.
The incident occurred on November 20th, when the plane, carrying nine people, landed in shallow water just offshore of Marine Corps Base Hawaii at Kaneohe Bay along the northeastern coast of the island of Oahu. Fortunately, there were no injuries to the passengers on board.
The video released by the Navy on Wednesday shows tires from the large aircraft resting on parts of the reef, as well as tiny fish swimming through rock crevices. The Navy is currently working on developing a plan to remove the plane from the water.
The incident has raised concerns about the potential environmental damage to the bay, which is home to a variety of marine life, including endangered species. The Navy is working with local and federal agencies to assess the situation and develop a plan to minimize any potential environmental impacts.
The Navy is also conducting an investigation into the incident to determine the cause of the overshoot and to identify any necessary corrective actions. The results of the investigation are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
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