What: Angel Flight plane (not being used for a patient)
Where: Portland Jetport
When: Thursday afternoon
Who: The pilot was the only one on board. No injuries.
Why: nose gear was damaged — meaning the front wheel would not fully extend — so the plane was forced to land on its belly.
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Pictured: An Air Canada /Air Georgian Beech 1900D
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