The pilot of a small twin-engine plane burned fuel to make an emergency landing at Fort Worth Alliance Airport late Wednesday afternoon, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

The plane was having landing gear problems and forced to land on its belly because part of the plane's gear strut was left on the ground during departure at another airport.

The plane could be seen tilting to one side as it approached the runway. As the plane touched down, sparks appeared from under the plane.

The plane landed safely as emergency crews doused the plane with foam to ensure any fire was extinguished.

The FAA issued the following statement: