Light plane makes forced landing near U.S. powder dump

Light plane makes forced landing near U.S. powder dump

NAHA, Japan - Photo shows a light plane belonging to a group of Americans that made an emergency landing at the U.S. Kadena powder magazine site in Okinawa Prefecture on Dec. 9. All four aboard were unhurt. The emergency landing may have been prompted by engine trouble. The U.S. military is investigating the accident.

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