WEBER COUNTY, Utah — The pilot of a small plane in Weber County was forced to make an emergency landing in Weber County Wednesday afternoon due to a mechanical failure.
Officials say the emergency landing happened at 12:20 p.m. in a remote area of western Weber County.
Photos show the plane in a field surrounded by brush and dry vegetation.
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Weber County Sheriff's Office
The pilot was not injured and told officials a mechanical issue forced the landing.
Due to the remote location, drones from the Weber County Sheriff's Office and Ogden City Police Department helped locate the plane.