x
Breaking News
More () »

AFD: Small plane makes belly landing at ABIA

A small plane landed at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport without its landing gear on Wednesday afternoon, shutting down the airport's smaller runway.

A small plane landed at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport without its landing gear on Wednesday afternoon, shutting down the airport’s smaller runway.

Austin Fire Department said the Beech Baron landed around 4 p.m. Wednesday on the airport’s smaller runway, designated 17L/35R.

The pilot of the plane refused treatment. The runway was closed for more than two hours while crews removed the plane. ABIA tweeted that the east runway reopened at 6:25 p.m.

Before You Leave, Check This Out