When the pilot of a legacy Cessna 172C had a fuel system issue over Ohio farm country last week, Joe Bauman’s field became a lifesaver. The Reynoldsville farmer became a plane saver when he smoothed a section of the field to allow the pilot to take off in the repaired airplane the next day.
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A little tractor work created a suitable runway for a stranded 172
Key Takeaways:
- A Cessna 172C pilot made an emergency landing in Joe Bauman's Ohio farm field due to a fuel system issue.
- Farmer Joe Bauman smoothed out a section of his field to create a temporary runway.
- This allowed the pilot to successfully take off the repaired airplane the next day.
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