Plane Makes Emergency Landing Near Lake Earl

A plane traveling from Medford, Oregon, was forced to make an emergency landing due to mechanical issues in a marshy area near the end of Buzzini Road and Lake Earl north of Crescent City Sunday, January 31st.

According to information provided by the Del Norte County Sheriff’s office, the pilot and co-pilot of the Cessna 182, Field Morey and Seth Hofstetter, both had minor injuries but were in good spirits and were especially grateful for the dispatcher that answered their 911 call for help, and had the chance to meet her.