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Grand Rapids, MI – A Pilatus PC-12 aircraft safely executed an emergency landing at Gerald R. Ford International Airport on Wednesday morning after it was discovered that the nose gear tow bar was still attached to the aircraft during takeoff.
The incident occurred around 8:10 a.m. when the airport’s emergency response team was alerted. Despite the potentially dangerous situation, the aircraft landed with its nose landing gear retracted and came to a complete stop without incident.
The alert was resolved by 9:20 a.m., and no injuries were reported. Ford Airport’s emergency team responded promptly, ensuring a swift and secure resolution to the emergency.
Further investigations are expected to determine how the tow bar remained attached during the aircraft’s departure.
