A training aircraft made a crash landing on the old runway of Malta International Airport this afternoon after its landing gear did not deploy.

The instructor and student on board were unhurt but the plane suffered damage to its fuselage and wings.

Airport fire engines were quickly on site but the plane did not catch fire.

Airport operations were not affected. 

 

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