Small plane makes emergency landing on interstate in Pennsylvania

U.S. newsSmall plane makes emergency landing on interstate in PennsylvaniaThe two people on the plane were not injured, according to police. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleSmall plane makes emergency landing on Pennsylvania highway00:54Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 4, 2026, 2:11 PM EDTBy Mirna Alsharif, Jay Blackman and Nollaig O'ConnorA small airplane made an emergency landing on Interstate 78 in Allentown, Pennsylvania on Saturday morning, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.The Rockwell Commander landed at around 9:20 a.m. after reporting engine issues, the FAA said. The two people onboard were not injured, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Dashcam video of the incident circulating on social media shows the plane flying low overhead before landing on the interstate and slowing down. Police said to expect delays in the area and that all traffic eastbound is being detoured onto exit 40. More information will be released later, police said. The FAA is investigating the incident. ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMirna AlsharifMirna Alsharif is a breaking news reporter for NBC News.Jay BlackmanJay Blackman is an NBC News producer covering such areas as transportation, space, medical and consumer issues.Nollaig O'ConnorNollaig O'Connor is a senior reporter for NBC News' Social Newsgathering team based in New York.