FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - A pilot experiencing issues with a plane’s landing gear was forced to make a tricky touchdown at Fort Lauderdale Executive airport, Wednesday afternoon.
The pilot was headed back from the Bahamas when the plane’s landing gear started having some problems.
Truck 53 is out on a belly landing at FXE. Thankfully the Pilot aced the landing and no injuries. #FLFR @FTLCityNews @deantrantalis @heathermoraitis @glassman4ftl @BenSorensen @rmckinzie8779 @leefeldman @SunSentinel @wsvn @WPLGLocal10 @CBSMiami @nbc6 pic.twitter.com/6f2J1CbXKK
— FLFR PIO (@FLFR411) May 23, 2018
The pilot had no choice but to make a belly landing, which is when an aircraft lands on its underside.
The pilot was the only passenger on board and is said to be OK.
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