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Small Plane Lands In Chesco Field After In-Flight Accident: Authorities Small Plane Lands In Chesco Field After In-Flight Accident: Authorities
Small Plane Lands In Chesco Field After In-Flight Accident: Authorities A small aircraft had to land in a Chester County field on Wednesday after striking some power lines on its descent in New Garden Airport, authorities told Daily Voice.  The plane, a single-engine Aerostar Yak-52, touched down at about 1:15 p.m. on March 22, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Two people were on board at the time of the landing, they added.  6abc reported that a small fire started when the wires hit the ground but that no injuries resulted from the landing.  PECO representatives said the accident affected their lines and cut power for 607 customers…

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by Mac Bullock