Royse City

Cessna pilot unhurt after emergency landing in a grassy field

Pilot reported engine trouble over North Texas Friday

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The pilot of a Cessna TU206G landed in a field in Royse City after reporting an engine issue. There were no injuries.

The pilot of a single-engine Cessna made an emergency landing in Royse City Friday morning.

According to preliminary information from the FAA, the pilot reported engine trouble and brought the plane down in a grassy field near the Rockwall Municipal Airport at about 11 a.m.

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The plane, a Cessna TU206G, appeared intact when Texas Sky Ranger flew over the scene.

The pilot was the only person on board and was not injured.

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According to FAA records, the aircraft is owned by Barr Air Patrol in Mesquite.

The FAA is investigating the incident.

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