Watch CBS News

Small Plane Makes Successful Roadway Landing In Mission Viejo

MISSION VIEJO (CBSLA.com) — A small plane made a successful emergency landing on the 241 toll road in Mission Viejo Sunday, according to the California Highway Patrol.

A CHP dispatcher told City News Service the plane landed on the northbound toll road at Oso Parkway at approximately 3:15 p.m.

Two people were reportedly on board. No injuries have been reported.

Fire crews were dispatched as a precaution, Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Steve Concialdi said.

Officers closed all lanes in order to tow the plane off the roadway Sunday evening.

Roads were reopened at approximately 9 p.m.

(©2013 CBS Local Media, a division of CBS Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Wire services contributed to this report.)

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.