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, carrying flight instructor Ryan Muno and a student, made a successful emergency landing on Interstate 8 in El Cajon, California, after its engine quit.
- Muno skillfully maneuvered the aircraft under power lines and around cars before landing, then pushed it off the highway with his student to clear traffic.
- Witnesses praised Muno's adept piloting, with one comparing him to Captain "Sully" Sullenberger for his safe execution.
- The FAA and NTSB are currently investigating the incident.
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