Plane skids off runway at Gainesville Regional Airport, weather likely to blame

Airport officials said the two-engine plane attempted to land just after 11 p.m. Monday, and skidded over 1,000 feet and into a ditch. The FAA is investigating to determine what caused the incident and if weather was a factor. 

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — An airplane that skid off a runway at Gainesville Regional Airport is under investigation.

Airport officials said the two-engine plane landed just after 11 p.m. Monday and skidded over 1,000 feet into a ditch.

Tropical Storm Colin brought heavy rain Monday throughout Florida. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating to determine what caused the incident, but it is likely heavy rain played a role, said Gainesville Fire Rescue officials.