Two Small‑Plane Emergency Landings Reported Oct. 1

Two separate small‑plane emergency landings were reported Oct. 1. In San Diego, a Cessna T206 radioed a Mayday citing engine failure after departing Montgomery‑Gibbs Executive Airport and made an engine‑out landing in the center median of northbound Interstate 15 during rush hour about 4:45 p.m.; it touched down in the highway breakdown lane without striking other vehicles and both people aboard were uninjured while the FAA investigates. In Colorado Springs, a small aircraft experienced trouble about five minutes after takeoff from Colorado Springs Airport and crash‑landed on the west side of Powers Boulevard about 4:15 a.m.; all three people aboard were unhurt, crews contained a fuel leak and traffic lanes remained closed pending recovery. Investigations and tow/recovery operations in both incidents are ongoing.