Overview

• Joliet police say the aircraft touched down in a grassy area near McDonough Street and Infantry Drive around 5:48 p.m.
• No injuries were reported among the pilot and any passengers after crews evaluated them on scene.
• Emergency responders secured the area and warned drivers to expect possible lane closures nearby.
• The Joliet Police Department provided real-time updates through a Facebook post to inform residents of the incident.
• Officials are investigating the incident to identify what triggered the reported mechanical malfunction.