Plane makes safe emergency landing in east Houston
Plane makes emergency landing in east Houston neighborhood
Houston fire officials are investigating after a small plane had to make an emergency landing in east Houston. The two people on the plane were not injured.
HOUSTON - Federal officials are investigating after a small plane had to make an emergency landing in Houston on Tuesday night.
Plane landing on Fidelity Street
What we know:
Houston fire officials got a call about the plane at about 9 p.m. on Tuesday. The single-engine Cessna 182 plane landed safely on Fidelity Street near Yuma Street.
According to an X post from Hobby Airport, the plane was originally heading to the West Houston Airport, but was rerouted to Hobby after declaring an emergency.
Officials say two people, a captain and a student pilot, were onboard the plane. No one was injured, and the plane remains intact.
The plane allegedly suffered an engine failure before conducting the emergency landing.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate the incident.
FAA provides information
What they're saying:
The Federal Aviation Administration said this:
"A Cessna 182 landed in a residential area north of William P. Hobby Airport in Houston around 7:50 p.m. local time on Wednesday, March 12. Two people were on board. The FAA will investigate."
This is a breaking news report. We will update when more information is available.
The Source: Houston Fire Department, Hobby Airport, and the Federal Aviation Administration.