Small Plane Lands on Highway 85 in San Jose, CHP Says

Details Remain Limited as CHP Continues Investigation

A small plane landed on Highway 85 in San Jose on Sunday, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. on the northbound lanes of the highway, just north of the Highway 280 interchange.

The CHP said the plane, a single-engine Cessna 172, made a hard landing on the highway. The pilot, who was the only person on board, was not injured.

CHP Investigating Cause of Landing

The CHP is still investigating what caused the plane to land on the highway. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has also been notified of the incident and is assisting with the investigation.

The CHP said the highway was closed for several hours while crews worked to remove the plane. The highway has since been reopened.

No Injuries Reported

Despite the dramatic nature of the landing, there were no injuries reported. The pilot was able to exit the plane on his own and was not injured.

The CHP said it is fortunate that the incident did not result in any injuries. The highway was busy at the time of the landing, and there could have been serious consequences if the plane had crashed into a vehicle.

Investigation Ongoing

The CHP is continuing to investigate the cause of the landing. The FAA is also assisting with the investigation. The CHP said it will release more information as it becomes available.