An airport has launched an investigation after it was forced to close its runway when the undercarriage of a light aircraft collapsed.

Norwich Airport said the private plane carrying two people was diverted to its runway at about 13:50 BST on Sunday after it reported issues with its landing gear.

A spokesperson for the airport said a “limited” investigation was under way, and that a full investigation was the jurisdiction of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB).

The two people onboard were helped from the aircraft without injury, and the airport was back operating as normal, the spokesperson added.

A flight to Amsterdam was cancelled and a TUI flight from Tenerife was diverted to Stansted while the runway was closed.

The runway reopened at about 16:30.

A spokesperson for the East of England Ambulance Service said: “One ambulance and a paramedic car were sent to Norwich Airport this afternoon following reports of a light aircraft in difficulty.

“Two persons were assessed at the scene, but no ambulance transport was required.”

The AAIB has been approached for comment.