Newly obtained air traffic control audio reveals the tense exchanges between a pilot and tower operators in the moments before a small plane made an emergency landing in a Toronto park earlier this week.

The recording, obtained by CityNews Toronto and courtesy of LiveATC.net, begins with the pilot calmly alerting the tower: “I think I might have an engine failure. Exit Gulf.”

Air traffic control quickly responds, asking, “Charlie, can you make it to the airport?” The pilot replies, “Negative. Can you find anywhere to land? We’ve got three people on board.”

As the situation unfolds, the pilot’s voice grows more urgent. “Okay, tower. I’m not exactly seeing anywhere to land here,” he says. The controller urges him to look for any possible option: “Extra Golf, Charlie. Can you make it? Can

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