Plane makes emergency landing on I-95
A Piper PA-28 aircraft landed on Interstate 95 near Rocky Mount on Wednesday evening. No one was inured, officials said.
Posted — UpdatedTwo people were on the plane, including a student pilot. No one was injured, officials at the scene said.
The plane was flying from Smithfield to Wilson when the pilot declared an emergency because of a fuel or mechanical issue. Officials couldn't elaborate on the issue.
The aircraft, a Piper PA-28, landed at 7:25 p.m. about three miles away from the Wilson Industrial Air Center. It was towed to the air center, followed by a caravan of cars, once the Highway Patrol received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration around 9 p.m.
The plane is to be evaluated Thursday morning.
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