A trainer aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing at Madhya Pradesh's Khajuraho Airport on Tuesday due to a sudden technical snag, officials confirmed. As per the information, the aircraft experienced an unexpected malfunction mid-flight which prompted the pilot to take immediate precautionary measures.
The incident led to a quick response from airport authorities, ensuring that the landing was carried out safely without any casualties or damage. As per an official, the trainer plane belonged to a private flying academy and the incident occurred after its right rear wheel (landing gear) did not open. He said both the pilot and the trainee pilot were safe.
Emergency landing after landing gear fails
The pilot informed the ATC that one of the rear wheels of the plane was not opening after getting airborne on a training sortie, said Khajuraho Airport Director Santosh Singh. He said all emergency precautions were taken, including spraying a foam, to prevent the plane from catching fire due to friction.
Plane remained airborne for nearly two hours
"The pilot made the emergency landing around 3:40 PM," Singh told news agency PTI. He said the plane remained airborne for nearly two hours to exhaust maximum fuel and later landed on two wheels in emergency condition. Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will probe the incident, he added. The plane belongs to the Indian Flying Academy.
(With inputs from PTI)
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