A plane was forced to make a dramatic emergency landing after its nose landing gear failed to deploy.
Fire crews rushed to prepare for the worst as the aircraft came into land with its front landing gear stuck.
The pilots managed to safely touch down despite the malfunction in a tense partial gear-up landing.
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Rescue crews had positioned themselves alongside the runway ahead of the arrival, ready to respond if the landing went wrong, as reported by Need To Know.
But the aircraft came down safely and both people on board were able to get out.
Firefighters praised the pilots for their “phenomenal skill and professionalism” during the emergency.
Crews said the incident demonstrated the importance of training and preparation for high-risk situations.
The dramatic landing happened at Akron-Canton Airport in Ohio.
Green Fire and the airport’s Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) teams worked alongside air traffic control during the incident.
Firefighters said their role was ensuring both people safely exited the aircraft.
A statement from Green Fire said: “We train for the unexpected and high-risk incidents to be ready when it matters.
“This positive outcome is a powerful reminder of why. It prepares us for the worst. Today, we are grateful for the best.
“Great teamwork. Great preparation. Safe outcome.”
The incident was also captured on video, showing the aircraft making its way down the runway after the nose gear failed to deploy.
Thankfully, there were no reports of injuries.
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