🇺🇸 WATCH: Jet engine blast FLIPS small plane at airport A Cessna 172 had just landed at a California airport when a United Airlines flight powered up to enter the runway. The force of the jet's exhaust reportedly knocke…

A small Cessna 172 Skyhawk overturned on the ramp at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, after what authorities described as a stall while the aircraft was maneuvering on the ACI Jet ramp. The incident occurred in the early to mid-afternoon hours, with firefighters dispatched to the scene around 2:40 p.m. local time, according to CBS News’ reporting, which cites initial FAA information and ongoing inquiries. The aircraft involved was registered to Huerta Holdings Inc. in Santa Ana, and two people were aboard at the time, though CBS later clarified that there were no injuries reported.

Initial accounts indicated the Cessna 172 was on the ramp when it toppled, with early information suggesting the possibility that wind or a jet blast could have contributed to the inversion. CBS News and related summaries note that responders treated the event as breaking news and that the investigation was opened to determine the exact sequence of events and contributing factors. Several outlets report that the scene required a recovery operation, with a crane brought in to upright and move the aircraft from the ramp rather than a standard tow.

FOX News relayed that the incident occurred at John Wayne Airport and described it as a small aircraft incident involving a Cessna 172 overturning on the ramp as a United Airlines jet prepared to enter the runway, though the FOX account emphasizes the early FAA-sourced information and an open investigation with details evolving as authorities gather more data. The reporting aligns with an open-inquiry tone and notes that authorities were awaiting further details as the investigation progressed.

CBS News’ continued coverage confirms two occupants aboard the Cessna 172 Skyhawk and highlights that the aircraft was described as being in a stall at the moment of overturn. Firefighters responded around 2:40 p.m. local time, and investigators were looking into a jet-blast scenario as a possible factor under consideration, alongside other potential causes. The airport’s owner and a local flight-center operator were described as collaborating in the inquiry, with updates expected as information became available.

Simple Flying and KTLA reinforce the core facts: a Cessna 172 Skyhawk registered to Huerta Holdings Inc. (N57BM) overturned on the ACI Jet ramp at roughly 2:38 p.m. local time, two people aboard, and no injuries initially reported. Winds were described as a weather-related factor by airport officials, and a crane was used to right the aircraft and remove it from the ramp, indicating a recovery operation rather than a routine tow. KTLA’s reporting also specifies the aircraft’s registration and owner, and notes the two occupants with no immediate injuries.

The broader CBS News reporting, echoed by FOX and Simple Flying, notes that a jet-blast explanation—specifically a blast from a departing airline jet as the ramp event occurred—was among the hypotheses being considered, not a confirmed cause. The investigation involved multiple parties: the Orange County Fire Authority, John Wayne Airport officials, and the airport’s flight-center owner, who were described as working together and providing updates as information became available. FAA officials were cited as part of the initial information stream, with the agency indicating it would conduct its own inquiry as facts emerged.

In summary, the incident at John Wayne Airport involved a Cessna 172 Skyhawk overturned on the ACI Jet ramp during ground movement, with two people aboard and no injuries reported at the time of initial reporting. The recovery required a crane to upright and remove the aircraft, and authorities considered weather-related factors and jet-blast as potential contributors while the investigation proceeded under cooperation among the Orange County Fire Authority, airport officials, and the airport’s flight-center owner. Details about the precise cause, the exact time frame beyond the 2:38–2:40 p.m. window, or any subsequent changes to the aircraft’s status were not established in the supplied material.