Sen Tim Sheehy makes emergency landing after in-flight engine failure

[Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Mont.](https://www.foxnews.com/category/us/us-regions/west/montana), was forced to make an emergency landing Friday after experiencing in-flight engine failure while piloting a plane. According to Sheehy’s chief of staff, Mike Berg, the senator was conducting a routine flight training exercise that he completes twice a year. "This afternoon, Sen. Sheehy was engaged in a routine flight training exercise which he completes twice a year," Berg said in a statement. "The aircraft experienced a mechanical engine failure." Berg said Sheehy and his co-pilot made an emergency landing in a field. [**EMERGENCY LANDING ENDS IN TRAGEDY AS PLANE CRASHES ON NEW MEXICO GOLF COURSE**](https://www.foxnews.com/us/emergency-landing-ends-tragedy-plane-crashes-new-mexico-golf-course) ["Neither pilot was injured](https://www.foxnews.com/category/travel/general/travel-safety)," he added. [**PLANE DOOR OPENS IN MIDAIR MOMENTS AFTER TAKEOFF, LEAVING FLIGHT PASSENGERS STUNNED AND SOCIAL MEDIA BUZZING**](https://www.foxnews.com/travel/plane-door-opens-midair-moments-takeoff-flight-passengers-stunned-social-media-buzzing) The plane landed in a field in Ennis, Montana, according to KBZK. The outlet reported that Sheehy is an [FAA-certified commercial pilot](https://www.foxnews.com/category/science/air-and-space) and certified flight instructor. Reached for comment, Sheehy’s office referred Fox News Digital to Berg’s statement. _This is a developing story. Please check back for updates._