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Updated: 02/27/2013 08:00:12AM

Tragedy averted

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The Ferris wheel and other rides from the Italian Feast & Carnival can be seen in the background. An out-of-control airplane that hit a ditch in February at the Venice Airport is just one example of why a consultant says the festival grounds should be moved.

SUN PHOTO BY RONALD DUPONT JR.

A Venice police officer listens to eyewitness statements after an out-of-control airplane was stopped by a ditch at the Venice Airport Saturday.

By RONALD DUPONT JR.

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An airplane unexpectedly started taxiing at the Venice Airport Saturday, Feb. 23 when the pilot exited the plane to look at the propeller.

The Piper Malibu Mirage was stopped from causing damage when it went off the tarmac and hit a ditch. Nobody was hurt.

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