A small plane skidded to a stop on the runway after it was forced to make an emergency landing at Victoria International Airport Friday afternoon.
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According to Transport Canada, the aircraft, owned by Trillion Air Inc. and registered in Canada, overflew the runway to allow people on the ground to check its landing gear. when it landed, the starboard main landing gear collapsed and the plane slid to a stop halfway down Runway 27.
The pilot and two passengers were able to walk away from the aircraft unhurt.
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It is unclear if inclement weather was a factor in the emergency landing and the landing gear issues.
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As a precautionary measure, emergency responders from North Saanich, the RCMP and BC Ambulance Service all attended the scene, Bogusz said.
He added that thankfully everyone was able to walk away without injury.
One of the airport runways remained closed as crews moved the disabled aircraft from the main runway, which took about 90 minutes.
Crews are currently executing towing plan for the disabled aircraft. We anticipate more information shortly.
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After causing some flight delays, the aircraft was towed off the airfield around 2:30 p.m. with regular operations resuming after. The plane was towed to the east area of the airfield to an aircraft mechanic.
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The Horizon Air aircraft, according to the Transport Canada report filed Monday, May 15, was en route from Seattle to Victoria when the incident took place.
There was no similar information available on the Mooney aircraft.
