Emergency landing in rural Hardin County
Aug 26, 2016 8:26 AM
Aug 26, 2016 11:01 AM
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An IDOT aircraft made an emergency landing in a field located in rural Hardin County near Illinois Route 1, Thursday August 26th at 10:49 am. The pilot and passenger were transported to a local area hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
The craft was piloted by an unnamed male age 59 along with a male passenger age 69.
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FAA authorities have been notified. The incident is an open and ongoing investigation. No further information is being released at this time.
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