How far did plane skid in emergency landing at Sacramento golf course? New video shows
A new video shows how far the small plane that made an emergency landing Sunday at Haggin Oaks golf course in Sacramento skidded before coming to rest at the wall of the pro shop.
The pilot walked away with a minor injury and no other injuries were reported.
The solo pilot took off from McClellan Airport and experienced engine failure after takeoff at 400 feet, but was not able to emergency land back at the airport, according to Sacramento Fire Department public information officer Justin Sylvia.
The pilot landed the plane near a putting green, after which it slid on the grass to rest at the wall of the golf course, the video from Spot on News via VideoElephant shows.
The footage from a Haggin Oaks security camera shows large skid tracks on the grass from the landing.
This story was originally published August 6, 2024 at 8:40 AM.
