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Small plane makes emergency landing on Hwy 16 in northwest B.C.

A report to police indicates the Cessna was experiencing mechanical issues and needed to touch down
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A plane sits at the pull out near the transfer station by Telkwa after making an emergency landing on Highway 16 on Oct. 22

A plane had to make an emergency landing on Highway 16 northwest B.C. near the village of Telkwa last night (Oct.22).

Smithers RCMP received a report of an air emergency, in which a Cessna experiencing mechanical issues needed to make an immediate landing.

The pilot landed the plane safely on the highway.

The Ministry of Transportation, Highways and Infrastructure conducted a highway assessment following the incident. There were no reported injuries or damage to property.

Transport Canada will be conducting an investigation. 

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Marisca Bakker

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Marisca was born and raised in Ontario and moved to Smithers almost ten years ago on a one-year contract.
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