Small plane makes emergency landing in Citrus County

The two-engine plane skidded to a halt when its landing gear didn't open. Watch landing

CRYSTAL RIVER (Bay News 9) -- A small plane made an emergency landing at the Crystal River Airport Tuesday afternoon without its landing gear.

Sparks flew as the two engine private plane landed on its belly. Two people on board are reportedly okay.

The Citrus County Fire Department is on scene.

Stay tuned to Bay News 9 for updates.

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