FORT MYERS, Fla. – A small plane made an emergency landing Saturday on a Fort Myers roadway, crashing into the back of a pickup truck and sending deputies, fire crews, and transportation officials rushing to the scene. No one was hurt.
The incident happened around noon near Bayshore Road and I-75. Two pilots were aboard the aircraft when they experienced a mechanical issue and attempted an emergency landing. During the landing, the plane struck the rear of a pickup truck traveling eastbound on Bayshore Road. No injuries were reported at the scene.
FAA Takes Over Investigation
The Federal Aviation Administration is now the lead agency investigating what went wrong. The cause of the mechanical issue that forced the emergency landing has not been determined.
Sheriff Carmine Marceno praised the response from first responders.
“Thankfully, this incident had a positive outcome, and no one was injured,” Marceno said. “Given the recent tragic news involving aviation accidents, we are especially grateful that everyone is safe. I want to recognize and thank our patrol deputies, FDOT Southwest Florida, and Bayshore Fire Rescue for their quick response and professionalism in assessing the scene.”
Marceno added that his office will continue working with the FAA as investigators review the circumstances surrounding the incident.