The pilot radioed that he ran out of gas before landing in the westbound lanes of I-70 near Blue Springs, Mo.
JACKSON COUNTY, Mo. – Just before 2:45 a.m. Friday, reports of a plane landing on I-70 blocking traffic east of Blue Springs, Mo.
“The initial report is that a small plane landed on the highway for an unknown reason. The pilot was the only person on board with minor injuries. NO vehicles were hit!—MSHP TROOP A
As the investigation progressed, it was determined, “the plane had run out of fuel. The pilot radioed and made an emergency landing“, Troop A said on Twitter.
There was a minor collision with a guardrail that blocked the westbound lanes for approximately two hours.
“The pilot was found intoxicated and arrested. He was transferred to a local hospital for treatment of a minor injury.
The pilot, John Seesing, 35, of Prairie Village, Kan. was cited for:
- CFA
- Reckless and reckless, involving an accident
- Criminal possession of a firearm
- Vent. cannabis
- Vent. drug paraphernalia
Screenshot of A Troop’s arrest report.
The investigation is continuing by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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