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Pilot Executes Safe Emergency Landing on Pennsylvania's Interstate 78

A student pilot successfully performed an emergency landing on Interstate 78 in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. The single-engine Diamond DA-20 aircraft experienced a mechanical issue, forcing the pilot to land on the highway. Dashcam footage shows the plane navigating between cars before safely touching down. State police confirmed there were no injuries to the pilot or any motorists on the ground. The incident caused temporary lane closures while crews worked to remove the aircraft.

Official Source: https://abc7ny.com/post/pennsylvania-plane-incident-pilot-makes-emergency-landing-i78-lehigh-county-no-injuries-reported/18843805/