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Pilot forced to make hard landing in field near St. Cloud

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — A pilot walked away with minor injuries after making an emergency landing in east Osceola County.

According to the sheriff's department, the pilot reported engine problems before making a hard landing in a field near St. Cloud.

Skywitness 9 HD flew over the plane, which appeared to have damage to its front end.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration's website, the single-engine plane is registered to Adam J. Valencic of Lake Mary.