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'Not a doubt in mind' | Pilot lands small plane on highway after engine trouble
Breaking NewsAbout an hour into the certification flight and 2000 feet up, engine trouble caused the plane to sputter. Landing back at the airport wasn’t an option.10:25 PM CDT July 2, 2020NEW ORLEANS — After nearly 20 years of experience flying planes, Thursday morning was the first time Howie Guidry had to use a highway as a runway. “I just asked God to get us on the ground safely, and here we are,” said Guidry. Caught on dashcam video, it happened on Highway 3235 near Larose in Lafourche Parish. Part of an annual certification flight, Guidry and a mechanic left the airport in...…Breaking NewsAbout an hour into the certification flight and 2000 feet up, engine trouble caused the plane to sputter. Landing back at the airport wasn’t an option.10:25 PM CDT July 2, 2020NEW ORLEANS — After nearly 20 years of experience flying planes, Thursday morning was the first time Howie Guidry had to use a highway as a runway. “I just asked God to get us on the ground safely, and here we are,” said Guidry. Caught on dashcam video, it happened on Highway 3235 near Larose in Lafourche Parish. Part of an annual certification flight, Guidry and a mechanic left the airport in...WW…
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