A PLANE hit a light tower at Perth Airport today.

The Cobham Aviation Services plane “made impact with a light tower while taxiing in the General Aviation area at approximately 2.20pm”.

There are no injuries to passengers or crew.

“This incident has not impacted any other operations or services at Perth Airport,” the airport said in a statement.

The airline said the aircraft’s nose was damaged in the incident.

“A Cobham RJ 85, a four engine jet aircraft, was involved in an incident at Perth Airport this afternoon,” it said.

“The aircraft was departing from Cobham’s ramp when it came into contact with ground equipment.

“As a result, the nose of the aircraft was damaged.

“None of the 62 passengers or four crew on board were injured.

“Cobham is currently working with all the relevant authorities and will fully co-operate the investigation.”

The aircraft was operating a regular afternoon service to the Goldfields region.