ORLANDO, Fla. — A pilot safely landed a single-engine plane at Orlando Executive Airport Saturday afternoon despite being unable to lower the aircraft's landing gear, the Orlando Fire Department said.
Firefighters said the pilot noticed a landing-gear indicator light was on while he initially attempted to land.
The pilot, who reported having 30 minutes’ worth of fuel left, circled the airport.
The plane landed at about 2:45 p.m., firefighters said.
Firefighters staged at the airport as a precaution.
Only one person was aboard the plane, officials said.
No injuries were reported.
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