{"id":65542,"date":"2026-05-08T23:08:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T03:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=65542"},"modified":"2026-05-08T23:08:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T03:08:35","slug":"pilot-walks-away-after-plane-makes-emergency-landing-near-south-lakeland-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2026\/05\/08\/pilot-walks-away-after-plane-makes-emergency-landing-near-south-lakeland-airport\/","title":{"rendered":"Pilot Walks Away After Plane Makes Emergency Landing Near South Lakeland Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On Friday evening, May 8, 2026<\/strong>, a pilot escaped injury after a small plane experienced engine trouble and made an emergency landing near the South Lakeland Airport<\/strong> in Mulberry.<\/p>\n\n\n

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According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), the incident occurred shortly after 8:00 p.m.<\/strong> The single-seat, fixed-wing aircraft had just taken off from the airport when it began experiencing mechanical issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Details of the Incident:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • The Landing:<\/strong> The pilot successfully brought the plane down in a grassy area near State Road 60 and County Line Road<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The Outcome:<\/strong> As the plane slowed to a stop, it flipped upside down. Despite the aircraft being overturned, the pilot\u2014who was the only person on board\u2014was able to walk away without injuries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Investigation:<\/strong> PCSO units arrived at the scene to secure the area and have notified the necessary federal agencies to investigate the cause of the engine failure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    This area, particularly near the intersection of SR 60 and County Line Road, is a busy corridor for both commuters and local aviation traffic given its proximity to South Lakeland’s airfield.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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