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 25-year-old flight instructor successfully performed an emergency landing of a Piper Warrior II on Interstate 8 in El Cajon, California, after the engine quit.
- Instructor Ryan Muno skillfully maneuvered the aircraft under power lines and avoided cars, landing safely with a student aboard and earning praise for his actions.
- After the landing, Muno and his student pushed the plane off the interstate to prevent blocking traffic.
- The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident.
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