(La Porte, IN) - An airplane conducted an emergency landing in La Porte County yesterday afternoon.  According to La Porte County Police, the pilot reported one of his engines failed.

The small aircraft landed in a field at U.S. 421 and County Road 1100 South.  Police say the pilot and his passenger were not injured.  The plane was a 1965 Piper Twin Comanche.

Police say the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board is investigating.