BAY COUNTY, MI (WNEM) -
A 77-year-old pilot made an emergency landing in a farm field. She walked out of the plane after putting it down in some bean plants.
The woman was flying from Gaylord to Pontiac when she ran into trouble. Police believe one of the plane's fuel tanks ran out and the pilot couldn't switch to a second tank in time.
The pilot put out a distress call shortly before noon on Saturday. Emergency responders in Bay and Saginaw County stood by for a possible plane crash.
The 77-year-old was able to land the plane without incident. She was the only passenger in the Light SportCruiser plane. The pilot was not injured and the plane was fine too.
"Well having talked with her she has been flying for 17 years, she did an outstanding job," said Sgt. Brad Woolman.
Emergency responders pushed the plane out of the bean field and loaded in on to a tow truck. Police escorted the plane to MBS Airport.
Michigan State Police have not released the pilot's name. She declined an interview with TV5.
Reporter Liz Gelardi snapped several pictures of the emergency landing. Click on her facebook page to view a slideshow.
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