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Private Falcon jet veers off runway at Oakland County International Airport

The pilot was trying to abort takeoff.

Private Falcon jet veers off runway at Oakland County International Airport

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PONTIAC (WWJ) A private jet ran off the runway at Oakland County International Airport in Pontiac.

A county spokesperson tells WWJ it happened during the morning of Friday, June 12, as the plane attempted to abort takeoff after detecting a rudder issue. It hit several navigation lights and came to a stop off the runway.




Authorities said the plane was carrying two pilots and a passenger. No one was hurt.

As of Friday morning, the left runway at the airport is closed for investigation and cleanup.

The pilot was trying to abort takeoff.