Plane makes rough landing at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport

3 people on board when landing gear collapses after landing on runway

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A small plane made what was described as a hard landing Wednesday afternoon at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.

Three people were on board, but no injuries were reported.

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Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen said the landing gear on the Piper PA-34 collapsed after the plane landed on runway nine.

Airport spokesman Greg May said the runway would remain closed until the plane could be towed to a hangar.