Crime & Safety
Coast Guard Plane Makes Emergency Landing at PIE
The C130 reportedly had an engine go out before making the landing at St. Pete-Clearwater International.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport officials are reporting that a Coast Guard C130 plane was able to safely make an emergency landing Tuesday afternoon.
“He’s already landed without incident,” said airport Deputy Director Yvette Aehle shortly before 2 p.m. “Everything is fine.”
The plane reportedly had an engine go out before its pilot opted to land at the Pinellas airport.
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Aehle was able to confirm the safe landing, but could not comment further.
More details are not yet readily available.
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