Crime & Safety
Small Plane Pilot Makes Emergency Landing Along Major MI Freeway: Police
There were no injuries, according to police.
FLINT TOWNSHIP, MI — A solo pilot safely landed a small plane along a major Michigan freeway on Saturday after a mechanical failure, according to police.
The plane was descending toward Bishop Airport when its engine quit, forcing the pilot to land the plane along the shoulder of Interstate 69 near Interstate 75, according to police.
Police said the plane did not strike any vehicles and there were no injuries in the incident.
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Flint Township police are still investigating the incident with the Federal Aviation Administration and Bishop Airport authorities.
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