Small plane makes emergency landing on U.S. 1, enters ditch in St. Johns County: Officials | FOX 35 Orlando

Small plane makes emergency landing on U.S. 1, enters ditch in St. Johns County: Officials

A small plane made an emergency landing on U.S. Highway 1 before then entering a ditch on the side of the roadway on Friday afternoon in St. Johns County, officials say.

What we know:

Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) say the incident took place around 3:25 p.m. Friday on U.S. 1 at Island Landing Drive.

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Officials said a small plane attempted to make an emergency landing at the Northeast Florida Regional Airport. The pilot, a 45-year-old man, landed on U.S. 1 and then entered the ditch on the right side of the roadway. 

Troopers said no injuries were reported during the incident. 

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What we don't know:

At this time, investigators are unsure what caused the pilot to attempt to make the emergency landing. 

What's next:

Authorities said the right lane of U.S. 1 southbound is closed for the removal of the aircraft.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been notified and is investigating the cause of the collision.

This is a developing story. Check back later for more updates. 

The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) in a press release on July 11, 2025. 

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