While small aircraft are a normal sight at the Courtenay Airpark, they typically aren't seen on the pedestrian walking paths.
Passersby were surprised to see one plane had apparently broken through the fencing and was sitting on the pathway circling the local airport.
Photos show damage to some fencing at the north end of the Airpark.
Social media reports indicated that a student pilot was too high and too fast on his landing, and overshot the runway, going through the fence and onto the path. Thanks to some quick thinking and a shout from a bystander, any walkers got out of the way in time and there were no injuries reported.
The Record has reached out to the Courtenay Airpark and will update this story when more information is available.
More to come ...
