Plane Hits Pickup During Emergency Landing in Florida

A small plane made an emergency landing on Bayshore Road in North Fort Myers, Florida, and struck a pickup truck as it rolled along the roadway. No injuries were reported, and the Federal Aviation Administration is investigating, according to authorities.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said two pilots aboard the aircraft attempted the landing after experiencing a mechanical problem. The office has not specified what failed. Video of the incident shows the plane touching down and hitting the rear of a pickup truck traveling in the same direction before continuing along the road.

The sheriff’s office reported that no one was injured. The pickup driver and the two pilots were not identified in the reports. The footage shows other vehicles moving nearby as the plane rolls along Bayshore Road.

Witness Brandon Hinson told local public radio station WGCU that the plane touched down about 20 to 30 feet behind his truck and trailer. He said he stopped as the aircraft bounced across lanes. His account was reported by one source.

The incident occurred around noon on Saturday, November 7, according to reports that place it near Bayshore Road and Interstate 75. Flight-tracking information...