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Airport Call Ends Safely

Airport Call Ends Safely

A call to the airport lands safely.

The Eau Claire Fire Department was dispatched and responded to the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport at 3800 Starr Ave for an airplane in distress at 6:53pm on May 28th.

Eau Claire Fire responded with 3 engine companies, 1 truck company, 2 ambualnces 1 Squad unit, and 2 command vehicles. While responding, the communication center reported the plane was a smaller aircraft with a 4-6 person capacity that was having difficulty with the landing gear.

On fire department arrival, the plane was circling the airport to consume fuel and was able to land the plane shortly after without incident. 2 occupants were on board the plane and were uninjured during the landing. Eau Claire Fire units assisted with securing the plane and cleared the scene shortly after.

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