A Piper PA-23 Aztec made an emergency landing on a road in St. Lucie County, Florida Friday morning.

According to the St Lucie County Sheriff’s Department, at around 10:15 in the morning the pilot operating the aircraft experienced an emergency when attempting to land. The Piper’s front landing gear failed to properly extend, prompting the pilot to engage in a controlled landing near the 15000 block of Skyking Drive.

The aircraft can be seen in photos from the incident mostly intact, with its nose facing downward, resting against the roadway, while the rear landing gear wheels appear properly deployed. The full extent of the damage to the aircraft is unclear at this time.

The pilot sustained no injuries as he was able to exit the aircraft on his own accord. No other passengers were repo

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