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Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Everglades Due to Engine Trouble

WPLG Local 10September 5, 20252 min1,157 views
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Emergency Landing in the Everglades

  • ✈️ A Cessna 172 small plane was forced to make an emergency landing in the Everglades, approximately 14 miles west of Everglades Holiday Park.
  • ⚠️ The pilot reported engine trouble before initiating the emergency landing on a dirt road around 8:20 AM.
  • 👥 Two individuals were on board the aircraft, and fortunately, both survived the incident with no serious injuries.

Witness Accounts and Scene Details

  • 🚤 Captain Brett Isaxson, who operates a fishing boat in the area, observed the plane go nose straight down into a field.
  • 🗣️ Local residents mentioned that planes frequently fly low in the area for practice.
  • 🧐 The FAA is investigating the incident, and a preliminary report is expected in the coming days.
  • 📍 The downed plane remains in the middle of the Everglades, with its tail visible sticking out from the grass.
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