A small civilian aircraft made an emergency landing on a roadway at Hill Air Force Base after experiencing reported engine issues, according to an October 8 report.
The incident occurred on the north side of the base near the intersection of Wardleigh Road and Perimeter Road, according to a press release from the 75th Air Base Wing Public Affairs office.
Emergency response crews arrived at the scene near the installation's North Gate at approximately 9:37 a.m. on October 8. The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, was reported to be uninjured.
While the North Gate was temporarily closed to both inbound and outbound traffic during the incident, officials stated the gate has since been reopened.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) identified the aircraft as a Piper PA-28. Although the 75th Air Base Wing reported the landing at 9:37 a.m., the FAA reported the time of the landing as 9:20 a.m.
Safety officials are currently working with the FAA to investigate the circumstances surrounding the landing and to determine the safest way to remove the aircraft from the installation.
As of noon on October 8, crews remained on the base to assess the situation. Information regarding the origin and destination of the flight, the full nature of the emergency, and further details about the pilot has not been made available.
The FAA is currently investigating the incident. A preliminary report is expected to become available on Friday, Oct. 10.
