Plane Lands at Tyler Airport Without Front Landing Gear
Posted/updated on: April 17, 2013 at 12:16 pm
TYLER — A small plane made an emergency landing Tuesday morning at Tyler Pounds Regional Airport. Emergency responders were notified around 11:30 yesterday morning. The Tyler Fire Department responded with two aircraft rescue firefighting units, along with multiple engines from fire stations in the City.
Tyler fire officials say the pilot was the only occupant aboard the four-passenger Beechcraft Bonanza, which was carrying approximately 250 gallons of fuel at the time. Upon takeoff from Tyler Pounds Regional, the pilot recognized a potential issue with the plane. He was able to notify personnel at the air traffic control tower, who visually verified that the aircraft had an issue with the nose gear. Air traffic control quickly notified airport personnel, along with emergency responders stationed at the airport. Per protocol, additional units with the Tyler Fire Department responded to the scene.
Firefighters and airport personnel were on the scene prior to the emergency landing. The pilot was able to successfully land the aircraft without the nose gear. No injuries were reported. For safety purposes, Runway 22 was shut down throughout the incident.
