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Ultralight Pilot Makes Emergency Landing Near US 27

WESTON (CBSMiami) – A wild ride for the pilot of an ultralight aircraft after a problem forced him to make an emergency just yards away from busy U.S. 27 in Weston.

The pilot, who was the only one onboard the plane, said he developed a mechanical issue which forced him to make an emergency landing.

He was able to bring the plane down safely on a road next to U.S. 27 just south of I-75.

The pilot was not injured in the landing.

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