A pilot skillfully landed a small plane safely in Smith County after engine trouble.
Author: Zak Wellerman
Published: 5:23 PM CST January 4, 2026
Updated: 5:25 PM CST January 4, 2026
TYLER, Texas — A small plane landed safely after experiencing engine trouble on Sunday in Smith County.
According to the Smith County Emergency Services District No. 2, its crews were tracking a plane that started having engine trouble.
Smith County ESD 2 said the pilot was able to safely land the plane off County Road 26, and no injuries were reported.
