February 13, 2021
An airplane makes an emergency landing at the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport.
The Janesville Fire Department and Rock County Sheriff’s Office responded to the runway just after 7:00 Saturday morning.
Battalion Chief Ryan Murphy said the small private plane took off from the Janesville airport and lost one of its two engines when it reached Lake Michigan.
The pilot turned around and returned to Janesville for the emergency landing, requesting emergency services in case of any issues landing.
Murphy said the plane touched down without incident, and neither of the two passengers were injured.