Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service (NTFRS) and Northern Territory Police (NTP) responded to an emergency landing incident at the Nhulunbuy Airport yesterday.

Around 3:40pm, the Joint Emergency Service Communications Centre received reports that a light aircraft carrying 3 occupants, experienced landing gear issues as it was en route to Galiwinku.

The aircraft was diverted to Nhulunbuy airport and emergency services deployed.

At 4:35pm, 8 NTFRS personnel, with one fire truck and 2 grassfire units, arrived at the airport with NT Police and St John Ambulance personnel.

A short time later the aircraft made an emergency landing without its front landing gear and all occupants disembarked safely, without injury.

NTFRS crews secured the scene and removed the aircraft from the runway.

The exact cause of the malfunction remains under investigation.

Acting Chief Fire Officer Stephen Sewell said “ This was a fantastic outcome for everyone involved and thankfully the pilot was able to land the aircraft without any injuries.

“I commend the efforts of all the emergency services who quickly responded and worked together to make the scene safe.”