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Two Navy pilots assigned to Training Air Wing 5 were transported to medical facilities out of precaution following an emergency landing at the Pensacola International Airport Tuesday afternoon.
The landing happened around 1 p.m.
According to the Navy, two pilots assigned to Training Air Wing 5 were diverted to Pensacola International Airport due to weather in the area.
“Preliminary reports indicate the aircraft experienced a mishap upon landing,” the Navy tells WEAR News. “Out of precaution, both aviators were transported to local medical facilities to be evaluated.”
The Navy says the cause of the incident remains under investigation.
The airport was temporarily closed but has since reopened.
No further details were released.
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Source: weartv
