Single-engine plane crashes near runway at Carson City airport

CARSON CITY, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Nobody is injured after a plane crashed near a runway at the Carson Airport Friday night, according to Sheriff Ken Furlong.

Fire and law enforcement units were on scene, Furlong said in an email, after a single-engine plane crashed in a grass area next to the runway.

An official on scene said one person was inside the plane and is expected to be okay.

The main runway is blocked due to the incident, he said. Officials said the airport will be closed overnight.

No other details were immediately available.

News 4-Fox 11 has a crew en route and will provide updates as they become available.