VSP responds to small aircraft incident
The Virginia State Police, with the assistance of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, responded to an incident with a small, two-seater aircraft around 9 a.m. Saturday, April 5, in which the cockpit door ripped off in flight.
The pilot, Daniel O’Brien, 63, was able to land the fixed wing single-engine aircraft safely at the Leesburg Airport without injury. O’Brien was flying near the Round Hill area of Loudoun County.
Police are searching for the cockpit door, which is described as white with maroon markings, and about 3 ½ feet long and 2 ½ feet wide in size. If spotted, citizens are asked to contact the Virginia State Police at 804-750-8798 immediately. Please do not touch the door.
The NTSB and FAA have been notified of the incident.
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