NANTUCKET, MA (WHDH) — The Nantucket Airport has reopened one runway following an incident with a departing aircraft.
The incident happened around 7:24 a.m.
Massachusetts State Police received a report that a private plane’s landing had collapsed.
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
Emergency response actions are underway as officials are making it clear that this was not a part of a drill that was scheduled Wednesday. The airport has canceled the drill due to the incident.
Police said that no injuries have been reported.
As of 8:50, the airport opened runway 15/33.
RW15/33 is open. Passengers contact your carrier. Pilots refer to official sources.
— Nantucket Airport (@AirportACK) September 13, 2017
Passengers flying in or out of the island are encouraged to contact their carrier.
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