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Pilot Unhurt After Small Plane Lands on I-15 Near Mesquite

No reopening time has been announced, with both directions closed between mile markers 80 and 88 during the on-scene assessment.

Overview

  • The single-engine Cessna 172 made an emergency landing around 9 a.m. near mile marker 82 in the southbound lanes.
  • The pilot reported engine trouble and a landing-gear malfunction before bringing the aircraft down on the interstate.
  • Officials said the pilot was the sole occupant and was not injured.
  • Nevada State Police, LVMPD, the Clark County Fire Department, and the Moapa Valley Fire Department responded and secured the area.
  • Traffic in both directions was shut between mile markers 80 and 88, and authorities have not provided a timeline for reopening.