A Cessna Citation 560XL business jet sustained severe damage following an overrun at Porterville Airport, California, on September 1st. The aircraft was inbound from Oakland International Airport when it crossed the runway threshold at a high speed. Investigators report that the jet floated after impacting the ground and reaching approximately 1,000 feet altitude. Initial indications suggest the plane made a prolonged landing at the California airport. US investigators are currently examining the circumstances surrounding this incident involving the Citation 560XL.
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