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WATCH: Small plane clips pickup truck during emergency landing

A small plane made an emergency landing Saturday on a Fort Myers roadway, crashing into the back of a pickup truck and sending deputies, fire crews, and transportation officials rushing to the scene. No one was hurt.

WATCH: Small plane clips pickup truck during emergency landing
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A small plane conducted an emergency landing on a Fort Myers roadway on Saturday, resulting in a collision with the rear of a pickup truck traveling eastbound on Bayshore Road near I-75. Deputies, fire crews, and transportation officials responded to the scene, while no injuries were reported at the location.

Two pilots were aboard the aircraft when they encountered a mechanical issue and proceeded with the emergency landing. The crash occurred around noon on Bayshore Road, close to the interchange with I-75.

The incident involved a small plane and a pickup truck, with the aircraft striking the truck during the attempted landing. Authorities and responders were dispatched promptly, and the scene was managed by emergency services.

No injuries were reported from the incident, and there is no information provided about the condition of the pilots or any subsequent investigations beyond the initial response.

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