Small plane makes emergency landing in New Market field after running out of gas

NEW MARKET, Tenn. (WATE) — A small engine airplane ran out of fuel and had to make an emergency landing in a field in New Market Saturday afternoon, the New Market Fire Department said.

The Cessna 150 airplane landed near Mill Springs Road and Hatmaker Road, the fire department said. The department responded to the scene. Around 4:30 p.m., it posted advising people to avoid the area.

One person was on board, and no injuries were reported, the fire department said. Around 9 a.m. the fire department said that the plane was still in the field and they were waiting for an inspector to arrive to check the aircraft.