A plane has made an emergency landing at Wanaka Airport after trouble with its landing gear and wheels. A Wanaka Airport spokeswoman said the pilot called for help, saying he needed assistance landing. Email newsroom@stuff.co.nzWanaka Airport activated its emergency management plan while the light aircraft circled overhead, the spokeswoman said. The Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee aircraft, which was inbound from Twizel with a pilot and two passengers on board, landed safely about 12.45pm. ​Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman Andrew Norris said the pilot indicated there was a problem with the aircraft's landing gear and wheels.

Source: Stuff November 01, 2019 23:15 UTC