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March 15, 2026
'You just execute': 19-year-old pilot makes emergency landing in Florida
Niko Bray, who obtained pilot’s license in January 2025, shares story after averting disaster on busy Jupiter road
TL;DR
- 19-year-old pilot Niko Bray performed an emergency landing on Indiantown Road in Jupiter, Florida, due to an engine issue.
- Bray, a flight instructor, landed the Cessna 150G near a Home Depot in under two minutes.
- A bystander in a truck slowed down traffic, preventing injuries during the landing.
- Bray expressed gratitude to the bystander and reflected on the importance of appreciating family.
- An FAA investigation into the incident is pending.
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