WATCH: Small plane makes emergency landing at Kansas City airport without landing gear

A mechanical error forced a small plane to make an emergency landing at a downtown Kansas City airport.

Around 12:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, the Kansas City Aviation Department tells KCTV5 News that the pilot of a Cessna Citation requested standby for an emergency landing.

Department leaders said a mechanical error forced the plan with four on board to land at the Charles B. Wheeler Airport in downtown Kansas City. Emergency crews were called as a precautionary measure.

Aviation officials noted that the plane landed safely and no injuries were reported. No further information has been released.

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