Pilot Emily Shelton Awarded Sheriff's Medal for I-10 Emergency Highway Landing
Student pilot Emily Shelton has been honored with the Escambia County Sheriff's Medal for her exceptional skill during an in-flight emergency. Shelton was flying a single-engine aircraft with her father when the engine failed, forcing her to make a critical decision. She successfully performed an emergency landing on the I-10 bridge over the Escambia River. Her calm and collected actions ensured that no one was injured and no property was damaged on the busy interstate. Sheriff Chip Simmons praised her composure, crediting her training and quick thinking with preventing a potential tragedy.
Official Source: http://www.northescambia.com/2026/08/pilot-emily-shelton-honored-with-sheriff%E2%80%99s-medal-after-i-10-emergency-landing
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