Story posted Monday, June 8, 2009
Engine Problem Forces Plane's Return To Chicago Executive
Firefighters from Wheeling and Prospect Hts. were called to Chicago Executive Airport today (Monday) when a plane that departed moments earlier was forced to turn around after experiencing engine trouble.
At approximately 1:49 p.m., a Falcon 2000, medium size business jet carrying four people reported engine and landing gear problems.
“The plane was departing and at some point blew or lost its engine but we are unsure why or how this happened at this time,” said Airport Manager Dennis Rouleau. “The plane then circled back and landed safely.”
The jet is now inside one of the airport’s hangars and is being looked at to determine what happened.
“At this time, we don’t suspect birds,” Rouleau said as to why one of the plane's engines malfunctioned. “During the incident, as a precaution, the airport was shut down so we can deal with the emergency as quickly as possible and to also inspect the runway.”
A short time later, the airport re-opened for airplanes to take off and land. No one was injured in the incident and the plane remains in tact.
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