Commuters on Highway 85 in South Bay witnessed an unexpected sight this morning when a small plane made an emergency landing on the freeway. According to CHP San Jose's social media post, the incident occurred just after 7 a.m. and resulted in no injuries.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Just after 7AM, a small plane landed on SR-85 SB SO Stevens Creek. Nobody was injured. The two left lanes are currently open and personnel is on scene working to clear the right lanes. pic.twitter.com/8iUfxZsM48
— CHP San Jose (@CHPSanJose) November 4, 2024
The aircraft in question, a single-engine CubCrafters CC11, found itself silently coasting to a halt on the busy asphalt SR-85 south of Stevens Creek Boulevard. As per SFGate's report, traffic was rerouted through lanes one and two as emergency personnel and CHP officials secured the scene. "We're working on a plan to get the plane moved," CHP spokesperson Ross Lee mentioned, highlighting the complexity of removing such an unusual obstruction from a major freeway.
The reason behind the emergency landing remains unclear. However, an update from KCBS Radio suggested the plane may have run out of fuel, per SFGate. The smooth landing amidst morning traffic flow remains a testament to the pilot's skill and quick thinking, avoiding what could have easily become a more dire situation.
