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Small plane with engine problems lands in field off SH 317

Two people were on board the plane.
Source: Temple Fire & Rescue

A single-engine plane with engine problems was forced to land in a field in the 14,600 block of State Highway 317 just before 11 a.m. Thursday, according to Temple Fire & Rescue.

Two people were on board the aircraft, but their injuries were not believed to be life-threatening, according to Temple Fire & Rescue Spokesperson Thomas Pechal.

Emergency vehicles responded to the scene, where they found the plane upright. There was no fire or fuel leakage, Pechal said.

Drivers on SH 317 were urged to slow down and use caution when driving past the area.

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