Plane carrying rescue puppy lands safely in Elk Grove after engine stalls

A private plane carrying a 10-week-old German shepherd puppy landed safely in Elk Grove Wednesday after its engine stalled, according to the animal rescue receiving the dog.

ShepHeroes German Shepherd Rescue told CBS News Sacramento that the puppy was being transported by a Pilots N Paws volunteer pilot when the engine stalled.

Cosumnes Fire initially told CBS News Sacramento that the plane landed at Franklin Field because a dog aboard had a medical emergency and was expected to give birth. Fire officials also said an EMS captain transported the people and animals from the airport for emergency care.  

ShepHeroes clarified Thursday that there was no medical emergency involving the dog. The animal was a 10-week-old puppy, was not pregnant and was not taken for emergency veterinary care.

The plane landed without incident at Franklin Field on Bruceville Road.

No injuries were reported.