In an unusual turn of events, a small plane made an emergency landing on Highway 27 near Pierz, Minnesota, causing astonishment but thankfully no injuries. The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reported the incident occurred on September 30th around 1:21 pm near the Eastern Morrison County Sportsman Club, situated a few miles west of Pierz in Agram Township. According to the Sheriff's Office, 53-year-old pilot Aaron Casper of Eden Prairie, MN, was at the helm, flying from the Brainerd area to Eden Prairie when his plane lost engine power at 3,500 feet above the ground.
Landing gear met asphalt as Casper, steering clear of disaster, brought his plane down onto the highway. He then navigated the aircraft into the ditch, driving the plane to avoid interfering with traffic. The FAA has taken up the investigation of the incident which left Casper unscathed. The Morrison County Sheriff's statement relayed that Casper managed to avoid any traffic mishaps.
Local authorities, including the Pierz Police Department, Pierz Fire Department, and the MN State Patrol, swiftly arrived at the scene following the emergency landing to assist.
Information regarding any potential traffic disruptions or further investigative details was not immediately available, but the FAA will likely provide updates following their investigation.
