Small plane veers off runway in San Jose

SAN JOSE, Calif. – A small aircraft veered off a runway in San Jose on Friday morning following a mechanical failure.

The Federal Aviation Administration told KTVU the plane’s right landing gear collapsed shortly after touching down at Reid-Hillview County Airport.

Pilot unharmed

What we know:

Authorities said the pilot was the only person on board and no injuries were reported.

After the gear collapsed, the aircraft slid off the runway and came to a stop in a nearby grassy area.

The San Jose Fire Department said there were no reports of smoke, fire, or hazardous materials leaking from the plane.

The Source: This story was written based on information from the FAA and the San Jose Fire Department.

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