Emergency landing of small plane in Australia
A small plane with three people aboard landed safely without landing gear in a 'textbook wheels-up landing' after circling an Australian airport for almost three hours to burn off fuel.
Key Points
- Plane landed safely without landing gear
- Circling airport to burn off fuel is a common practice in emergency landings
Pros
- All three people aboard the plane are safe
- Pilot executed a successful wheels-up landing
Cons
- Potential damage to the plane