A twin-engine Piper PA-44, known as "The Piper PA-44 Seminole," executed an unexpected belly landing at Pompano Beach Airpark today, an incident that prompted emergency services to spring into action. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that the plane touched down gear-up at approximately 11:10 a.m., as reported by Local10.

The aircraft, which had taken off from the same airport at around 9:00 a.m. and spent several hours airborne in Palm Beach County, encountered difficulties with it landing gear, leading the pilot to declare an in-flight emergency. They circled the vicinity of the airpark for an extended period, presumably to reduce their fuel load before attempting the landing, according to a report published by WSVN.

In the aftermath of the successful landing, which unfolded without any injuries to the two individuals aboard—believed to be a flight instructor and a student—emergency crews were seen dousing the plane's underside and surrounding pavement with water as a precautionary measure to cool the aircraft down. The operation resulted in the temporary closure of both the runway and airport, as crews worked diligently to clear and secure the scene.

The FAA's involvement is assured, with an investigation underway to ascertain the causes leading to the landing gear malfunction. Despite the potential severity of such an emergency landing, the quick response from airport personnel and first responders helped to ensure the safety of those involved and prevent any further incident. No other information has been made available as of this time, but this story will be updated as further details come to light.