Things to Do
Things to Do

Morgan Freeman's plane forced to make emergency landing

Dec 6, 2015

ExploreTrending on Facebook
ExploreMore popular and trending stories

Actor Morgan Freeman experienced frightening moments Saturday night when the small plane he was in began to experience mechanical difficulties.

According to Fox 13, the pilot requested an emergency landing, and the plane landed at Tunica Municipal Airport, reportedly going off the runway and coming to a stop in an adjacent dirt field.

Explore>> Read more trending stories

The  The Associated Press reports that Freeman was on his way to Texas to film a segment of the National Geographic program, "The Story of God."

The plane sustained a blown tire and other damage, but Freeman told The Associated Press that he and the pilot "landed safely without a scratch."

More Stories

Keep Reading

Sure it's only mid-July, but Escape the Netherworld is hosting five themed escape rooms, including one called Haunted that challenges players to defeat the Night Hag. (Courtesy of Escape the Netherworld)

Credit: Courtesy of Escape the Netherworld

Move over, Christmas in July — Summerween is staging a ghoulish takeover

Event presenters and retailers say summertime is the right time to put jack-o’-lantern smiles on faces of Halloween lovers.

15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

From ATL Comic Convention to a "Jukebox Giants" musical review and Pajama Jam at the Children's Museum, here are 15 family-friendly happenings in metro Atlanta this weekend.

Coming to Atlanta for MLB All-Star week? There’s fun outside Truist Park too.

Events happening around the city include the Capital One All-Star Village, MLB draft watch party and the All-Star 4.4 Miler.

The Latest

The ATL Comic Convention brings cosplay, creators, illustrators, writers, vendors and more to the Georgia World Congress Center from Friday through Sunday. (Courtesy of ATL Comic Convention_

Credit: Photo courtesy of ATL Comic Convention

15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Move over, Christmas in July — Summerween is staging a ghoulish takeover

15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Featured

Rivian announced it will establish an East Coast headquarters at Junction Krog District in Atlanta. (Courtesy of Rivian)

Credit: Courtesy of Rivian

Rivian to employ 500 at new East Coast HQ along Atlanta Beltline

Electric vehicle startup Rivian announced Thursday it will establish an East Coast headquarters in Atlanta with hundreds of employees.

Derek Dooley taps Brian Kemp’s inner circle for possible Georgia Senate bid

Aides to Gov. Brian Kemp have signed on with Derek Dooley, signaling the former football coach may jump into the U.S. Senate race in Georgia.

Who doesn’t like the beach at St. Simons? Nesting sea turtles

St. Simons Island is home to only 1 of the 1,700-plus loggerhead nests laid along Georgia’s coast so far this year. A pending lighting ordinance update may boost activity.