Pilot Recounts 'Textbook' Emergency Landing on Busy Rhode Island Interstate
A small, single-engine aircraft successfully made an emergency landing on Interstate 95 in Rhode Island. The student pilot, Christopher Williams, was flying with his father and girlfriend when the plane's engine lost power. Williams skillfully navigated the aircraft onto the highway, carefully avoiding cars and infrastructure without incident. Remarkably, no one was injured, and there was no damage to the plane or any vehicles on the ground. The pilot credits his extensive training for the successful and safe outcome of the harrowing event.
Official Source: https://abcnews.com/GMA/Travel/pilot-speaks-after-small-plane-makes-emergency-landing/story?id=132022423
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