Investigations are underway after part of a plane's landing gear failed on the runway at East Midlands Airport in the UK.

The incident happened when the Boeing 737 cargo plane, which belongs to an Irish company, landed overnight.

There were two flight crew on board but neither was hurt.

The plane belongs to Air Contractors, which has posted a statement on its website.

The aircraft is still on the runway and the Irish and British Air Accident Investigation officials have been informed.

Management at the airport say passengers should check with their airline for flight information, as some flights are being cancelled because the runway has been closed.

Air Contractors statement

Air Contractors can confirm an incident involving one of its cargo aircraft at East Midlands Airport in the United Kingdom.

The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737 Freighter. There were two flight crew on board and there were no injuries. They were the only occupants on the aircraft.

It is understood that part of the landing gear on the left hand side of the aircraft failed after landing.

The aircraft is on the runway and the Irish Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) and UK Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) have been informed.

The Airline’s Emergency Response plan has been activated and the Crisis Control Team (CCT) has been convened. The CCT are currently investigating the facts related to this incident and are liaising with all relevant authorities.