BUFFALO NARROWS, Sask. - An aircraft made a safe wheels-up landing in northwest Saskatchewan airport, but a mechanic who worked on the plane afterward wasn't as fortunate.
RCMP say the plane reported problems Friday afternoon.
It circled the airport in Buffalo Narrows to burn off fuel before doing a belly landing.
None of the six people on board were hurt, but police say about an hour later, a mechanic was trapped underneath the plane while he was working on the landing gear.
Emergency workers were needed to free the man, but police say his injuries are not considered life-threatening.
Both NAV Canada and Occupational Health and Safety are investigating.
Aircraft makes emergency landing in Buffalo Narrows
Six passengers unharmed after small plane makes emergency landing
Buffalo Narrows RCMP and emergency crews responded to a report that an aircraft was attempting to land with mechanical issues at the local airport Friday afternoon.
The aircraft reportedly burned off excess fuel prior to landing safely with the rear landing gear in the up position.
The plane received moderate damage and all six passengers were unharmed during the incident.
After the incident, a mechanic working on the aircraft's landing gear was injured when the plane fell on him trapping him underneath.
The mechanic, a male in his 30's, suffered injuries that are considered not life threatening.
Both NAV Canada and Occupational Health and Safety are continuing their investigation.
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