No injuries reported after plane crashes into pickup truck in North Fort Myers
A plane crash occurred earlier today around noon in North Fort Myers when an aircraft crashed into the rear of a pickup truck traveling eastbound on Bayshore Road near I-75, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office announced.
According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, two pilots were aboard the aircraft when they experienced a mechanical issue and attempted an emergency landing.
No injuries were reported at the scene.
“Thankfully, this incident had a positive outcome, and no one was injured,” Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno. “Given the recent tragic news involving aviation accidents, we are especially grateful that everyone is safe. I want to recognize and thank our patrol deputies, FDOT Southwest Florida, and Bayshore Fire Rescue for their quick response and professionalism in assessing the scene. We will continue working closely with our partners at the FAA as they review the circumstances surrounding this incident. The safety of our community remains our top priority.”
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office was on scene as a scene management and assist capacity.
There were differing reports as to whether the plane had taken off from Page Field or was headed to Page Field. That information could not be immediately verified.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the lead agency and is responding to assume the investigation, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office stated. The investigation into the crash is active. Messages left with the FAA were not immediately returned.