Emergency services attended Dundee Airport on Tuesday following a report of an engine problem in a training aircraft.
Fire and rescue vehicles from around the city were scrambled towards the Riverside airport shortly after 2.40pm.
Despite initial concerns, the plane, which was being flown by a Tayside Aviation instructor and student, landed safely.
Tayside Aviation managing director Jim Watt said: “There are a number of checks we would do prior to taking off and during the climb.
“The pilot reported a reduction in power which could be caused by a number of minor things, fuel mixture , primer settings and throttle positioning. If things are not looking right then we prefer to land and check it out.”
Fire crews were joined by police officers ambulance services were alerted but stood down before they could reach the scene.
A Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd spokesman told the Courier: “There was a incident involving a light aircraft, used for training purposes by Tayside Aviation.
“Shortly after take-off from Dundee the pilot reported issues with the aircraft engine and requested permission to return to Dundee Airport. The aircraft landed safely.
“In line with standard procedures, the airport fire service, and other emergency responders, were put on standby but were not required. There were two people on board the aircraft.”