Biplane Makes Emergency Landing Near Stevenot Bridge on Hwy 49

Tuttletown, CA…Update From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept…”The aircraft was forced to make a precautionary landing onto HWY 49 at the Stevenot Bridge according to protocol due to a fuel flow issue. Once additional safety checks were made, a road closure was provided so the aircraft could safely take off”

“Just before 5:30 this evening, our office received a call regarding an aircraft that had to make an emergency landing onto Hwy 49 at the Stevenot Bridge, due to low fuel. The aircraft safely landed and no injuries were reported.

CHP responded and provided a road closure until the aircraft could be refueled and safely take off.”