Small plane overturns on the runway at John Wayne Airport — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/small-plane-overturns-on-the-runway-at-john-wayne-airportContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Small plane overturns on runway at John Wayne Airporthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/small-plane-overturns-on-the-runway-at-john-wayne-airporthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/small-plane-overturns-on-the-runway-at-john-wayne-airport#u195516Thu, 12 Nov 2026 01:29:13 +0000A Cessna 172 flipped onto its roof while taxiing at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana on Saturday afternoon. Both occupants escaped without injury. Authorities are investigating whether strong winds or jet blast from a nearby United Airlines Boeing 737 caused the aircraft to overturn on the ramp.Why it mattersThe incident occurred at a busy Southern California airport where commercial and general aviation traffic share taxiways. Jet blast from departing airliners has been a known hazard for smaller aircraft during ground operations. The FAA and airport officials will review taxi procedures and w