KEENE, N.H. (AP) — Authorities say a small plane has struck a deer and flipped over while trying to land at a New Hampshire airport.

WMUR-TV reports that two people were aboard the plane and were able to get out safely Wednesday morning.

The main runway at Keene Dillant-Hopkins Airport was closed while officials investigated.

The airport property takes up about 1,000 acres and is surrounded by trees. The airport has two runways.

The airport’s manager and the Keene Fire Department didn’t immediately return phone messages seeking comment.

KFD and Swanzey FD have responded to a aircraft crash at Keene Airport. Both occupants on board were able to get out of plane safely. — Keene Fire Dept. (@KeeneFire) May 11, 2016

Fire units remain on scene with Airport officials at this time. The main runway at Keene Airport remains closed — Keene Fire Dept. (@KeeneFire) May 11, 2016

The plane struck a deer while landing which resulted in the small plane leaving the runway and flipping over. — Keene Fire Dept. (@KeeneFire) May 11, 2016

Small aircraft crash at Keene Airport pic.twitter.com/kA34VzqZ84 — Keene Fire Dept. (@KeeneFire) May 11, 2016

Diluzio Ambulance has also assisted on scene with checking both occupants of the plane for injury. — Keene Fire Dept. (@KeeneFire) May 11, 2016

Fire crews remain on scene at plane crash at the airport. NO injuries as a result of crash. pic.twitter.com/PqxqLGppHs — Keene Fire Dept. (@KeeneFire) May 11, 2016

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Information from: WMUR-TV, http://wmur.com