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Teen Pilot Saves Lives with Emergency Road Landing

3/16/2026

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  • Niko Bray, a 19-year-old pilot, performed an emergency landing on a road in Jupiter, Florida, on March 6, 2026, after his Cessna 150G lost power.
  • Bray earned his pilot's license in January 2025, and the Home Depot landing helped prevent injuries thanks to a bystander who slowed traffic.
  • In an interview, Bray said, 'you just execute,' while urging others to cherish time with family while awaiting a standard FAA investigation.