"the incident occurred around 11:25 a.m. at Ellington Airport when a Martin WB-57, a high-altitude research plane, experienced the mechanical issue as it touched down. The aircraft then slid down the runway with smoke and flames spewing out before coming to a stop,"
"The WB-57 is capable of reaching altitudes above 63,000 feet and can reach speeds of about 410 knots (472 mph). It's operated by a pilot and sensor equipment technician, and is used to conduct scientific and atmospheric research missions. The aircraft have been flying research missions since the early 1970s, and continue to be an asset to the scientific community with professional, reliable, customer-oriented service designed to meet all scientific objectives, according to a NASA website."
A two-person crew is safe after landing gear failure caused a fiery belly landing of a Martin WB-57 at Ellington Airport around 11:25 a.m. The aircraft slid down the runway with smoke and flames before coming to a stop. NASA confirmed the crew's safety and said response to the incident is ongoing. The agency did not specify how or why the landing gear failed and pledged a thorough investigation with transparent public updates. The runway remained closed until the aircraft could be removed. The WB-57 is a high-altitude research plane capable of altitudes above 63,000 feet and speeds near 410 knots, operated by pilot and sensor equipment technician for scientific missions.
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