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Private Plane lands on highway in St. Louis, MO
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO (KTVI) – A small private plane has landed on the eastbound lanes of 364 (Page Extension) in St. Charles County. Authorities have blocked off 2 lanes of 364. The plane is a single engine aircraft. So far no injuries have been reported. It’s believed the plane had taken off from Creve Coeur Airport. (fox2now.com) Plus d'info...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
The biggest thing the interstate system was designed for was the movement of the military. Most are rather close to or dead end right into a military base. The biggest reason for turns in the interstate is to inhibit sleepiness or road hypnosis where the monotony of a straight road could put you to sleep.
I read somewhere on the internet, that Esinhauer was so impressed with the German Autobahn he deigned our IH's for the same thing. Troop movement. Also required to have at least an 8 or 10 K foot stretch that was level and flat ever so many miles for transport to land!
Just saying because the internet is always right!
Just saying because the internet is always right!
I've heard that same story myself, but never found any source to back it up, in fact many places my searches found claim that is just a myth. Of course, it seems the highway system does provide many best worst cases so to speak. Also worth noting, the Page Extension is not part of the Federal Interstate system, but does run right along 1H0 on the St Louis side of the Missouri River.
I love how it is described as "harrowing"... i suppose... but it coulda been a lot worse!
Yeah, a definite over exaggeration of the media. But I would expect no less.
The cars in front of you will never know your there but the ones behind you landing will have a day to remember for a lifetime. Anytime any pilot can put it down safely is great news for aviation.