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RCMP Forces Cessna 172 Emergency Landing on Highway 21

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Story summary
  • RCMP forced a Cessna 172 to land on Highway 21 east of Edmonton.
  • The plane lost engine power, prompting the emergency landing at about 1:15 a.m. Sep 16 2026.
  • Two occupants—a pilot and a passenger—exited the aircraft without injuries.
  • Highway 21 southbound lanes remained closed until about 7:30 a.m.
  • The Transportation Safety Board of Canada will assess the incident after being notified.