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Pilot Lands Plane on Highway Safely | Dayton News
A gutsy 21-year-old flight instructor pulled off a jaw-dropping emergency landing on a busy highway—saving both herself and her student after a sudden oil fire forced an immediate descent. With just 1,300 flight hours under her belt, Shelton expertly guided the Piper aircraft beneath an overpass before touchdown, walking away unscathed. Retired Navy pilot George Sigler praised her quick thinking, calling it the only viable option in such a high-stakes moment. Shelton credited her training and practiced drills for the success, reassuring her student she’d find safety—even if it meant the…
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