- Above, the passengers aboard the small engine plane walk back to the scene of the landing.
Unexpected plane landing in southern part of county
Earlier this morning, a plane made an unexpected landing.
According to local officials, the plane was headed south towards Fla.
While in flight, the small plane lost engine power.
Looking for a safe landing area, the pilot found a field adjacent to Bethel Rd. located just inside the Escambia County line.
The large green field served as the perfect tarmac, ensuring a safe landing for the passengers onboard. Dixonville Volunteer Fire Department was first to arrive on the scene.
More information about the incident will be released when it becomes available.
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