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Sky-Diving Plane Makes Emergency Landing on New Jersey Highway

cessnaskylanet182tA sky-diving plane had to make an emergency landing at route 72 in Stafford Township, New Jersey, on the morning of July 12.

The single-engine plane had to be landed in emergency after it apparently lost engine power. The plane was carrying 5 people, including 3 students and an instructor from the Skydive East Coast sky-diving school, at the time.

The plane landed uneventfully. Authorities said the instructor received a minor cut on his arm while everyone else remained unhurt.

The FAA is investigating.

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