Plane Makes Emergency Landing on Highway in Lakeside

No injuries reported after single-engine plane lands on SR-67 in San Diego County

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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A single-engine private plane made an emergency landing on State Route 67 in Lakeside, California on Saturday morning. The three people on board the plane were uninjured, and there was no damage to the plane or any vehicles on the highway.

Why it matters

Emergency landings on highways are rare but can pose significant risks to both the plane's occupants and drivers on the road. This incident highlights the importance of proper emergency planning and response by aviation authorities and local law enforcement to ensure public safety.

The details

According to the California Highway Patrol, the plane landed safely on the southbound lanes of SR-67 near the Winter Gardens Boulevard exit around 10 AM on Saturday. Deputies from the San Diego County Sheriff's Office, local fire departments, the FAA, and the NTSB all responded to the scene. The plane came to rest on the right shoulder with its wing partially blocking the slow lane, but there were no injuries reported to those on the plane or on the ground.

  • The emergency landing occurred around 10 AM on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

The players

California Highway Patrol

The state law enforcement agency that responded to the emergency landing and oversaw the incident.

San Diego County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency that assisted with the response to the emergency landing.

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

The federal agency that regulates and oversees aviation in the United States, and responded to investigate the incident.

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)

The federal agency responsible for investigating transportation accidents, including aviation incidents, and also responded to the scene.

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What’s next

Authorities will continue to investigate the cause of the emergency landing and ensure the plane is safely removed from the highway.

The takeaway

While emergency landings on highways are rare, this incident demonstrates the importance of proper emergency planning and coordination between aviation authorities and local law enforcement to ensure public safety when such events occur.