Small plane makes emergency landing on Hwy 14 in Vancouver
KPTV • • nation
Key Points:
- A small Cessna plane made an emergency landing on eastbound Highway 14 near milepost 2 in southeast Vancouver due to a mechanical issue shortly after takeoff from Pearson Field.
- The pilot, who was the only person on board, safely landed the plane on the shoulder in the grass without injuring anyone or hitting any vehicles.
- The highway was closed for about two hours while emergency crews, including the Vancouver Fire Department, responded to the scene around 12:30 p.m.
- An eyewitness described initial confusion upon seeing the plane, noting it looked like a tipped-over boat until wings were noticed, and expressed relief that no one was hurt and the plane appeared undamaged.
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