Traffic & Transit
Plane's Landing Gear Collapses At Miami Executive Airport
The landing gear of a small plane collapsed during a landing at Miami Executive Airport but no injuries were reported.
MIAMI, FL — The landing gear of a small plane collapsed as the aircraft landed at Miami Executive Airport Wednesday but no injuries were reported, according to a Federal Aviation Administration spokesperson.
A spokesperson for Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said the incident happened shortly after noon at the southwest Miami-Dade airport.
"When MDFR’s foam truck arrived, they found that the small plane had already landed on the runway," the agency spokesperson said. "Crews assessed the scene and ensured there were no injuries on board."
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The FAA spokesperson told Patch the Beech S35 was attempting to land on Runway 27 Left when the plane's landing gear collapsed.
Last week the pilot of a Piper PA-34 aircraft made an emergency landing on Runway 9 Left at Miami Executive Airport. That plane experienced gear issues, according to an FAA spokesperson.
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Miami Dade's foam trucks are equipped to fight aircraft fires and other types of hazards.
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