Plane makes emergency landing at Pickens County Airport, officials say

The Brief

  • First responders responded to Pickens County Airport around 12:45 p.m. following reports of an aircraft experiencing engine trouble and a potential fire.
  • The pilot landed the plane on the north end of the runway at roughly 105 mph and taxied off without issues.
  • Fire crews confirmed no active fire, and no injuries were reported.

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. Fire crews responded to the Pickens County Airport on Friday afternoon after a plane made an emergency landing, according to the department.

What we know:

The incident happened around 12:45 p.m. after the fire department received reports of a plane having engine problems and possibly catching fire mid-flight.

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