""It was an Easter miracle," said Victor Machese, a witness who praised the pilot's skills, noting the precision of the landing across two lanes of traffic."
""He must have done the right things and kept his cool to be able to safely land the plane," said Chase Galanti, another witness impressed by the unfolding event."
""This is probably the best possible outcome for this type of incident we could see," stated Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Chief Justin Oswald, highlighting the successful coordination among responders."
""You don't anticipate an aircraft landing on your highway," Oswald added, emphasizing the unusual nature of the incident and the effective response from various agencies."
A small plane made an emergency landing on Interstate 78 in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, after the pilot reported engine trouble. Witnesses described the landing as impressive, with the pilot maintaining composure throughout the process. The 65-year-old pilot from Michigan successfully landed the aircraft across two eastbound lanes, and no injuries were reported among the pilot, passenger, or drivers. Emergency responders coordinated effectively to assist with the situation, and the plane was towed to an airport in Allentown.
Read at ABC7 New York
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