A plane that had an in-flight emergency in Danbury landed safely on Sunday.
First responders were called to Danbury Airport shortly after 11:30 a.m. after getting a report of an aircraft with two people on board that was having an in-flight emergency. Officials said the four-seat Piper Warrior apparently had a problem with its left side landing gear while performing practice landings on the runway.
Police, firefighters and paramedics stood by the city ramp and waited for the damaged aircraft to attempt to land.
According to officials, the plane made several fly-bys to allow the tower to verify any unseen damage to the aircraft. Shortly after, the pilot was able to make a safe emergency landing that touched down gently before coming to a full stop on the runway.
Fire officials said there was little damage to the aircraft and no injuries to the pilots.
"Between the airport air traffic controller, the skilled pilot, and the joint response of the Danbury Fire, Police, EMS and Airport Administrators, this couldn't have turned out any better," said Airport Assistant Administrator Mike Safranek.
The plane was jacked and the gear was replaced so it could be towed from the runway.
