A pilot who landed his plane on a Missouri highway after running out of gas was arrested for allegedly flying while intoxicated, authorities said.
Authorities said a pilot landed a small plane on I-70 near Grain Valley, Missouri, after running out of fuel, July 15, 2022.The plane managed to avoid hitting any vehicles but had a "minor collision" with a guardrail, Missouri State Highway Patrol said. The pilot, who was the only person on board, suffered minor injuries, it said.
Authorities determined that the plane had run out of fuel when the pilot radioed in and made an emergency landing on the highway. The pilot, identified by authorities as 35-year-old John Seesing was arrested after he was "found to be intoxicated," Missouri State Highway Patrol said. Sgt. Andy Bell, a public information officer for Missouri State Highway Patrol, said troopers suspected impairment by a combination of alcohol and drugs.
Seesing was treated at a local hospital for his injuries and underwent blood testing in connection with the charges, Bell said. He has since been released, he said.Authorities said a pilot landed a small plane on I-70 near Grain Valley, Missouri, after running out of fuel, July 15, 2022.The single-engine Piper plane was towed from the scene and all lanes on the highway had reopened by 5:30 a.m.
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