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Pilot, 18, makes emergency landing on New Jersey bridge
An 18-year-old pilot made an emergency landing on a New Jersey bridge Monday after his small banner plane experienced engine trouble. Videos captured by local media showed the aircraft parked in th…
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An 18-year-old pilot made an emergency landing on a New Jersey bridge Monday after his small banner plane experienced engine trouble.
Videos captured by local media showed the aircraft parked in the middle of traffic on the Route 52 Causeway, which connects Ocean City and Somers Point. The young pilot, identified as Landon Lucas, was not injured and the plane did not appear to be damaged, authorities said.
Lucas told officials he was flying for an aerial advertising company near Steel Pier in Atlantic City when he noticed an unknown issue with the aircraft’s engine, according to officials. He then dropped the banner into the ocean and looked for a gap in traffic so he could land, news station KYW reported.
Lucas landed a short time later without any incident — aside from traffic, which was backed up for miles as authorities investigated the scene and worked to remove the aircraft from the bridge.
Emergency responders talk with Landon Lucas, 18, a pilot flying for Paramount Air Service, after he made an emergency landing on the Route 52 causeway connecting Ocean City and Somers Point on Monday, July 19, 2021. No injuries were reported.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident.