A light aircraft has made an emergency landing at Wanaka Airport after experiencing problems with its landing gear.
The plane, a Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, with three people on board, circled mid-air over the airport for some time according to Fire and Emergency New Zealand who were alerted at 11.56am.
It was reported but not confirmed the plane was missing a wheel.
According to Queenstown Airport Corporation, the pilot called ahead to report a potential issue with its landing gear.
The plane, inbound from Twizel was experiencing issues with its landing gear. (Source: Other)
Wanaka Airport then activated its emergency management plan and the aircraft circled overhead whilst Emergency Services assembled at the airport in readiness for the landing.
The plane, which was inbound from Twizel with a pilot and two passengers on board, landed safely at about 12.45pm.
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