Crime & Safety
Pilot Escapes Injury In Hard Landing At Gillespie Field
The light aircraft collapsed during a landing at Gillespie Field, authorities reported.
EL CAJON, CA — A private pilot escaped injury Wednesday when the landing gear on the light aircraft he was flying collapsed during a landing at Gillespie Field, authorities reported.
The hard landing at the general-aviation airport in northern El Cajon occurred at about 11 a.m., said Andy McKellar, spokesman for Heartland Fire & Rescue.
The pilot of the vintage single-seat airplane was able to walk away from the accident, which did not result in a fire or fuel spill, McKellar said.
Find out what's happening in Santeefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
By subscribing, you agree to Patch's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
— City News Service
