Plane Lands Hard At Albert Whitted Airport

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — A hard landing of a 1977 Piper Lance at Albert Whitted Airport Sunday afternoon is under investigation.

According to the St. Petersburg Police Department, the plane was attempting to land on runway No. 18 just before 5 p.m. when its landing gear collapsed. Five people were on board at the time, including the pilot. No injuries were reported.

St. Petersburg Fire Rescue also responded. Police, however, said all people on the plane refused medical treatment of any kind.

The plane only suffered minor damage.

The Federal Aviation Administration has been notified of the incident, the police department said.

No further information is available at this time.

Albert Whitted Airport is a city-owned facility located at 107 8th Ave. S.E.

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