A small plane executed a successful emergency landing in a vacant field in Northeast Philadelphia on Sunday, avoiding injuries and property damage, according to officials.
Law enforcement reported the incident occurred around 1:03 p.m. near the intersection of Grant Avenue and Bluegrass Road. The plane, en route to Northeast Philadelphia Airport, encountered a malfunction necessitating an emergency landing.
The aircraft safely touched down in a field near the airport, with both occupants escaping unharmed, and no property suffered damage during the incident. The FAA has been informed of the emergency landing, and an investigation is underway.