A Piper Warrior II made a successful emergency landing Friday in the westbound lanes of Interstate 8 just a few miles southeast of Gillespie Field in El Cajon California. Twenty-five-year-old flight instructor, Ryan Muno and his student were aboard when the engine quit, according to NBC 7..
Piper Warrior Lands Safely on California Highway
Key Takeaways:
- A Piper Warrior II aircraft made a successful emergency landing on Interstate 8 in El Cajon, California, after its engine quit.
- Flight instructor Ryan Muno, with a student on board, skillfully landed the plane, maneuvering under power lines and avoiding cars, earning praise for his "Sully"-like actions.
- After the landing, Muno and his student pushed the aircraft off the interstate, and the incident is currently under investigation by the FAA and NTSB.
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