A pilot was forced to land a plane on a highway in Florida after running out of fuel.
A 53-year-old pilot from Lee County landed the plane without injury on I-10 near mile marker 272, according to Florida Highway Patrol.The pilot was flying to Cross City when fuel ran out in one of the plane’s tanks and the aircraft wouldn’t transfer to the other fuel tank, according to the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office.
As the pilot attempted to land, a motorist on the interstate realized what was happening and stepped in to help. According to the FHP, the driver slowed traffic and cleared a spot for the pilot to land on the highway.An officer with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services took the pilot to get fuel after the landing.Authorities said the pilot will not face any fines.
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