Rome, N.Y. - Some tense moments in the air above Rome this afternoon
Oneida County Sheriffs say a small plane had to make an emergency landing at Griffiss International Airport.
Shortly after take off around 12:30, the prop on the plane, a Velocity XLRG5, had a minor mechanical problem forcing the pilot, 67 year old Enrique Carrasco, of Jupiter, Florida, to make an emergency landing.
The pilot and his two passengers landed safely without any injuries.