Crime & Safety
Nantucket Airport Shutdown: 1 Runway Open
Emergency actions are underway following an incident with a departing aircraft that closed the airport Wednesday morning.
NANTUCKET, MA – One runway at Nantucket Airport has reopened after a shutdown Wednesday morning. An incident with a departing aircraft occurred around 7:25 a.m. and was reported by the airport on Twitter minutes later.
According to state police, a private plane's landing gear collapsed. No injuries have been reported.
Officials emphasize the response is not a drill. Emergency actions are underway and officials say an "Alert 3" is in progress.
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Runway 15/33 is now open. The airport asks passengers to contact their airlines for updates.
A mock disaster drill scheduled for Wednesday has been canceled.
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RW15/33 is open. Passengers contact your carrier. Pilots refer to official sources.
— Nantucket Airport (@AirportACK) September 13, 2017
Tprs on #Nantucket are assisting on scene at airport, where it is reported, a private plane's landing gear collapsed. No reported injuries.
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) September 13, 2017
A real world Alert 3 in progress. Airport personnel currently undergoing response and will advise. Airport is closed at this time.
— Nantucket Airport (@AirportACK) September 13, 2017
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