Friday, July 17, 2015

Incident occurred July 16, 2015 at New Bedford Regional Airport (KEWB), New Bedford, Massachusetts

NEW BEDFORD — A small plane with one person aboard averted an emergency at about noon Thursday, landing safely at New Bedford Regional Airport after reporting landing gear trouble on its approach. 

 The pilot said on the way in that he couldn't lower his landing gear, which was confirmed by the tower shortly after noon.

Fire and EMS equipment and personnel were dispatched to stand by while the pilot attempted to crank his landing gear down by hand, according to Fire Chief Michael Gomes.

"They've got three green lights," Gomes told The Standard-Times.

With that success, the plane landed safely at about 12:15 p.m.

The aircraft involved is a Beechcraft Bonanza, according to Airport Manager Erick D'leon.

Once safely on the ground, the pilot took the plane to the facility of NorEast Aviation. He refused to talk to The Standard-Times.

Source:  http://www.southcoasttoday.com

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