Crime & Safety
Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Preston Field: Reports
A small plane was forced to make an emergency landing Saturday evening.
PRESTON, CT — A small plane made an emergency landing near Route 12 in Preston on Saturday, according to FOX 61. State Police Troop E in Montville was advised that the single-engine aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing at 5:58 p.m.
No one was injured, WFSB 3-TV reported. A Preston fire official said the plane landed near the old state hospital property.
The Groton/New London Airport Tower and Connecticut Airport Authority were also advised of the incident.
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