A small aircraft, a 1970 Cessna 182, made an emergency landing on Highway 132 bypass near Modesto, California, after the pilot encountered a mechanical issue. The incident occurred just before 1:30 p.m. when the pilot, a 75-year-old man from Sacramento, landed the plane safely without injury and without hitting any vehicles or structures. Eastbound lanes were briefly closed while crews worked to disassemble the aircraft for safe removal, with all lanes reopening by 8:30 p.m. following the incident.
The pilot experienced an unknown mechanical issue as he was approaching the Modesto Airport, prompting the emergency landing on Highway 132.
No vehicles or structures were hit during the emergency landing, and the pilot, a 75-year-old man, was uninjured.
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