BALDWIN COUNTY, Ga. — A pilot was forced to make an emergency landing Tuesday morning after experiencing a partial loss of engine power, according to Georgia fire officials.
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Baldwin County Fire Rescue said crews responded around 10 a.m. to the 170 block of CC Camp Road after a Cessna 172N declared a MAYDAY.
The pilot was able to land the plane in an open field.
The plane’s flight originated at Hampton Airport, proceeded to Baldwin County Airport, and departed again en route to Perry, Ga., when the engine began experiencing a loss of power.
According to the pilot, while flying at 4,500 feet, they experienced a partial loss of engine power. Due to reduced engine performance and the plane’s subsequent loss of altitude, the pilot determined they would be unable to safely return to the airport.
There were two occupants aboard the plane, a 23-year-old certified flight instructor and a student pilot.
Fortunately, neither the pilot nor the instructor was injured, and neither the plane nor surrounding property was damaged.
Baldwin County Fire Rescue, the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office and Atrium EMS responded to the scene.
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Representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board also spoke with emergency personnel following the landing.
All responding units were later cleared from the scene and returned to service.
“We are thankful that this incident had a positive outcome and that everyone involved is safe,” the fire department said.
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