Strong winds overturn plane at John Wayne Airport; two escape injury
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Strong winds overturned a Cessna 172 at John Wayne Airport on Saturday afternoon, leaving both people aboard uninjured, according to NBC Los Angeles.
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The incident at the Orange County airport came as gusty winds were anticipated across parts of Southern California over the weekend. A Red Flag Warning was issued Saturday for parts of the region, NBC Los Angeles reported.
Strong winds overturned a Cessna 172 at John Wayne Airport on Saturday afternoon, leaving both people aboard uninjured, according to NBC Los Angeles.
The incident at the Orange County airport came as gusty winds were anticipated across parts of Southern California over the weekend. A Red Flag Warning was issued Saturday for parts of the region, NBC Los Angeles reported.
The incident was reported just after 2:30 p.m. Saturday, according to NBC Los Angeles.
The aircraft was on the ACI Jet ramp at John Wayne Airport when it flipped upside down. Airport officials attributed the overturning to strong winds, the outlet reported.
Two people were inside the plane. Both walked away without injuries, according to the report.
NBC Los Angeles also reported that the Red Flag Warning covered parts of Southern California amid forecasts of gusty winds for the weekend.
An investigation into the incident is underway, according to NBC Los Angeles.
This article was written by OC LifeHub staff with AI assistance, based on reporting by NBC Los Angeles, and fact-checked against the source.
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Nov 8, 2026
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