Sarasota, FL – A private pilot experiencing a potential landing gear emergency at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport received unexpected assistance from a Sarasota County Sheriff‘s Office helicopter crew, helping bring a potentially dangerous situation to a safe conclusion.
According to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, its AIR 1 aviation crew was monitoring air traffic control communications when members heard a private pilot report a problem involving the aircraft’s nose landing gear.
The pilot was unable to determine whether the nose gear was properly extended or whether the wheel remained attached to the aircraft…