‘You just execute’: 19-year-old pilot makes emergency landing in Florida

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Ramon Antonio VargasMarch 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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On March 6th, 19-year-old pilot Niko Bray, a flight instructor who obtained his license in January 2023, made an emergency landing on a six-lane road in Jupiter, Florida. Bray was flying a Cessna 150G when he experienced engine failure. He chose Indiantown Road as his landing spot, successfully bringing the plane down near a Home Depot. Bray and his passenger were unharmed, and no injuries were reported on the ground, thanks in part to a bystander in a truck who slowed traffic. The FAA is conducting a standard investigation into the incident. Bray stated the experience taught him to never take anything for granted.

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