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Plane Emergency Lands At Indy Airport

Last updated on Sunday, December 30, 2007

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Landing gear concerns prompted a northwest airlines pilot to land at Indianapolis International Airport around 8 o’clock this morning.

Fire officials rushed to runway five to get ready for the possible emergency landing. The plane landed safely with 51 passengers aboard, and 68-hundred pounds of fuel. The pilot had reported the nose gear wasn't working.

An airport spokesperson says she didn't know the flight number or where it had originated.

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