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Cessna aircraft makes emergency beach landing in Walton County

A Cessna aircraft made an emergency landing on the beach near Beach Drive East in Miramar Beach on Monday afternoon, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. The pilot reported engine failure through Eglin Tower before landing the plane on the beach. Authorities confirmed that there were no injuries reported on the beach or among […]

Jared Williams

A Cessna aircraft made an emergency landing on the beach near Beach Drive East in Miramar Beach on Monday afternoon, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office.

The pilot reported engine failure through Eglin Tower before landing the plane on the beach. Authorities confirmed that there were no injuries reported on the beach or among those on board the aircraft.

The Walton County Sheriff’s Office stated that they would provide updates as more information becomes available.

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