Traffic & Transit
Plane Makes Emergency Belly Landing At Oxford Airport
The plane landed on its belly after its landing gear didn't work, according to Connecticut State Police.
OXFORD, CT — A plane landed on its belly at Oxford Airport on Saturday morning after its landing gear didn’t work, according to Connecticut State Police.
Police said a single-engine plane was attempting a landing at Waterbury-Oxford Airport while using runway 18.
“Upon touching down, the landing gear became inoperable,” police wrote in a news release. “The single-engine plane skidded to final rest on its belly causing it damage. The plane was removed from the runway and further investigation will be conducted by the FAA.”
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Police said no injuries were reported as a result of the plane crash.
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