A small airplane made an emergency landing Wednesday shortly after taking off from the Essex County Airport.
FAIRFIELD -- A small plane made an emergency landing Wednesday shortly after taking off from the Essex County Airport, authorities said.
The 1979 Piper Aerostar began experiencing engine problems shortly after reaching an altitude of 2,000 feet, said Fairfield Police Chief Anthony Manna in a released statement.
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While the plane was still in the air, police and fire units were dispatched to the airport. Once the plane landed, Fairfield Fire Department doused the disabled engine with water. No one was injured during the incident, Manna said.
The plane was being piloted by Herme Bloom of Willmington Delaware. There was one other passenger on board.
"It is my understanding that the pilot had nearly 40 years of experience, which most certainly helped to resolve this malfunction safely," Manna said.
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