HIGH SPRINGS – An emergency landing by a small, single-engine airplane on Memorial Day ended safely with no injuries reported. At 10:28 a.m. on Monday, May 27, the High Springs Fire Department responded to a distress call at Oak Tree Landing Airport, an unmanned, paved landing strip located on the Gilchrist/Alachua County line.
Upon arrival, firefighters discovered the aircraft at the end of the runway. The plane, carrying three individuals, had been forced to make an emergency landing due to unspecified mechanical issues. The pilot successfully navigated the plane to Oak Tree Landing.
“No injuries or other fire hazards were reported,” said Kevin Mangan, Public Information Officer for the City of High Springs.
Assisting on the call were several fire and law enforcement resources from Alachua County Fire Rescue, City of Newberry Fire Department, Alachua County Sheriff and Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office.
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Small plane Makes Emergency Landing At Alachua/Gilchrist County Line
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