Small plane makes emergency landing on South Florida road

A small plane made an emergency landing on Bayshore Road in Lee County, Florida, according to the sheriff’s office. The aircraft touched down in the eastbound lanes near Interstate 75.

Two pilots were aboard at the time, and no injuries were reported, per the Lee County Sheriff's Office.

The plane struck a pickup truck during the encounter, and deputies responding around noon assisted at the scene. The Federal Aviation Administration later joined the investigation.

Sheriff Carmine Marceno described the outcome as positive and thanked local agencies and responders for their quick work, noting that community safety remains a priority as the FAA reviews the circumstances.

The FAA has assumed the investigation, with the sheriff’s office publicly acknowledging the investigation and continuing coordination with aviation authorities. The statement highlighted a positive outcome with no injuries.