Private plane loses landing gear while approaching Hobby Airport runway, officials say

Thursday, January 25, 2024
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Hobby Airport operations aren't being impacted Thursday afternoon despite a private plane's landing gear collapsing.

The Houston Airport System said a runway was shut down as the Houston Fire Department and other crew responded to the scene.
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Officials said the plane was in the "safety area" of the runway.

The number of people on board and injuries was not immediately disclosed.

SkyEye captured what appeared to be a twin-propeller engine aircraft at rest where the runway and a grassy field meet. The plane's rear door was wide open.
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