EL CAJON, Calif. -- A student pilot and instructor in a small plane made an emergency landing Friday morning on a freeway in San Diego County, KGTV reported, citing the California Highway Patrol.
According to the CHP, the incident occurred about 11:15 a.m. on Interstate 8's westbound lanes near Second Street in El Cajon. After the aircraft experienced engine trouble, the instructor took over the controls of the Piper propeller aircraft and landed safely.
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No one was injured and no vehicles were struck.
The plane, which was pushed to the right shoulder after landing, appeared to be intact.
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Two lanes remained shut down as an investigation got underway at the scene.