US EditionSmall Plane Makes Emergency Landing on San Diego Freeway, Traffic Reopens Near Sorrento Valley
All lanes on southbound Interstate 805 were blocked after a small Cessna plane landed sideways near Carroll Canyon Road, causing traffic to divert onto Interstate 5, officials said.
- On August 17, 2025, the California Highway Patrol reported a small Cessna-type plane landed sideways against the center divider near Carroll Canyon Road, blocking all southbound lanes at SB I-5 and diverting traffic.
- A California Highway Patrol official said the plane experienced engine failure after taking off from Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport at 5:05 p.m. and flying along the coast for about a half hour, according to FlightAware tracking.
- Recovery crews initially brought a tow truck, but it was too small, requiring a larger removal truck to tow the plane, with the two passengers exiting unharmed.
- Following the landing, the CHP reported that at about 6:50 p.m., all but the HOV and No. lanes were reopened, with full reopening around 9 p.m.
- ABC 10News has assigned a reporter to gather more information on the incident, while a SIG Alert delayed southbound travelers for hours.
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No one injured as small plane makes emergency landing on I-805
A small plane made an emergency landing on Interstate 805 in Sorrento Valley on Saturday, coming to rest near the center divide and not hitting any vehicles on the freeway, authorities said. The pilot landed the aircraft in the southbound lane of the freeway at Carroll Canyon Road shortly after 5:35 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. A witness told the CHP the white plane landed “facing sideways up against the center divider wall,…
Small plane lands in traffic on I-805; passengers safe
A California Highway Patrol cruiser. (File photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego) A small plane landed on Interstate 805 in Saturday and all of its occupants escaped safely. The plane landed at 5:38 p.m. in the southbound lanes at Carroll Canyon Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. A witness told the CHP the white plane landed “facing sideways up against the center divider wall, blocking the center divider and the No. 1 lane.” All…
Small plane makes emergency landing on San Diego highway
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- Drivers on a San Diego highway had to avoid a small plane that landed on the road after an aircraft emergency Saturday afternoon. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating after a small plane landed on I-805 near Carroll Canyon Road in Sorrento Valley in northern San Diego County around 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Small plane lands in middle of San Diego highway (PHOTO: Calt…
Small plane makes emergency landing on I-805 freeway
Traffic is being diverted off the I-805 freeway southbound after a small plane made an emergency landing Saturday afternoon.According to California Highway Patrol's Traffic Incident Information Page, a small cessna type plane landed sideways against the center divider wall near Carroll Canyon Road in Sorrento Valley.CHP reports all parties in the plane are accounted for. It is unclear if any sustained injuries.Caltrans said all lanes are blocked…
Small aircraft emergency reported on SB-805 near Carrol Canyon Road.
A SIGALERT was issued on the 805 South near the Carrol Canyon Road exit in Sorrento Valley after an aircraft emergency blocked all lanes at around 5:45 p.m. on Saturday. CHP reports that a small aircraft, possibly a Cessna plane, crashed into the center divide of the SR-805. It is unknown if there are any injuries, and all lanes of...
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