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FAA: Plane forced to land in field in Sterling following engine issues

Sterling plane

STERLING, Mass. — An airplane made an unscheduled landing in a field in Sterling Wednesday afternoon, the Federal Aviation Administration announced. That single-engine Cessna 152 was forced to land around 3:50 p.m. Wednesday after the pilot reported engine issues prior to the planned landing at Sterling Airport.

Two people were on board during the flight. The FAA is investigating the incident.

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