Aurora, Illinois – A student pilot made a hard landing at Aurora Municipal Airport Sunday afternoon, prompting a police and federal response.
According to the Aurora Police Department, officers were notified around 12:15 p.m. Sunday of a reported airplane crash at the airport. Authorities later determined the incident involved a student pilot practicing landings who came down too hard on the runway.
Police said the student pilot was the sole occupant of the aircraft. An instructor was observing from the ground at the time of the landing.
Officials reported no injuries and confirmed there was no damage to the aircraft. While the runway was temporarily affected during the response, the airport remained open and fully operational.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) responded to the scene and is investigating the incident, according to police. No additional details about the aircraft or flight conditions were immediately released.
Aurora Municipal Airport, located on the city’s west side, supports general aviation traffic and flight training operations. The incident may be of interest to student pilots and aviation trainees who regularly practice takeoffs and landings at the facility.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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