Three RCMP members were on this plane that landed with a fire department escort at Prince Albert's Glass Field this afternoon. No injuries were reported. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)

By Susan McNeil

RCMP plane lands safely at YPA

PA Fire called to airport to help with RCMP plane landing

Feb 28, 2024 | 4:08 PM

An RCMP plane with three passengers made a safe landing at Glass Field in Prince Albert this afternoon, watched carefully by Prince Albert Fire.

The plane was reported to be having issues with the landing gear indicator but touched down smoothly around 3 p.m.

The fire department’s ladder truck, command unit and multiple Prince Albert police vehicles were all on scene.

paNOW was on the scene and overheard comments that there was a “funny smell” on the plane.

RCMP communications said there was a sensor error and the plane will be checked out before it’s put back into service.

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All three people on board were RCMP members. The plane had departed from Wollaston Lake.

paNOW is awaiting call backs from the Transportation Safety Board and the Prince Albert Fire Department.

The PAFD fire truck waits for an RCMP plane to make a landing after reported instrument problems. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)

PAPS officers were also called to the airport. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)

Fire department command waiting for the RCMP plane to land. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)

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susan.mcneil@pattisonmedia.com