Cessna 172 Lands On Highway In Fort Myers, Florida

 

FORT MYERS, FL. --  A 1963 Cessna 172D Skyhawk aircraft crashed near Bayshore Road and I-75 Saturday afternoon about 1:50 pm. Two pilots were aboard the aircraft when they experienced a mechanical issue and attempted an emergency landing.

During the landing, the aircraft crashed into the rear of a pickup truck traveling eastbound on Bayshore Road. No injuries have been reported at the scene.

The four seater plane took off from Sebring Airport at 12:55 pm and followed US27 to SR70 going above Arcadia, and then south along SR31 to North Fort Myers where it landed on SR78.

The registered owner of aircraft N2905U is Edward B. Kear of Bonita Springs, Florida.

Photo credit: Lee County Sheriff/Facebook

Float Plane Crashes Into Estero Bay Florida Water

 FORT MYERS, FL. -- A Kitfox S7 Supersport, N279KF crashed into the water in Estero Bay, Florida after a short 14 minute flight Sunday afternoon. The male pilot was rescued by a Lee County rescue helicopter with minor injuries.

The 2023 float plane took off from Page Field in Fort Myers at 12:54 pm, flying to about 700 feet heading south when about 1:04 pm made a rapid descent, landing in the water. The plane had made almost daily flights in the last week from Fort Myers.

The registered owner of aircraft N279KF is Curt T. Hosterman of Fort Myers, Florida, according to the FAA Aircraft Registry. He is also listed as the amateur-built manufacturer of the aircraft.

Hendry County Arrests

ARREST BLOTTER

11/02/2026 – 11/08/2026

Felony/DUI Arrest

Rigoberto Aguilar Ramirez, 43, LaBelle was arrested on November 2, 2026, by Deputy Sheriff R. Rosas on charges of DUI

Jarvaris Jennard Brice, 33, Clewiston was arrested on November 3, 2026, by Deputy Sheriff J. Newbern on charges of Felony – Violation of Condition of Release

Braxton Daniel Haight, 27, was arrested on November 3, 2026, by Det. T. Lewis on charges of Extortion

Frederick John Prather, 53, Lehigh Acres, was arrested on November 5, 2026, by Deputy Sheriff D. Givans on charges of Felony Probation Violation

Brandon Dennis Paul Hirojosa, 26, LaBelle was arrested on November 7, 2026, by Deputy Sheriff A. Najjar on charges of Felony Battery

Tshimen Bryant Ducreay, 31, LaBelle was arrested on November 8, 2026, by Deputy Sheriff D. Blanco on charges of Felony Failure to Appear

Brandon Dennis Paul Hirojosa, 26, LaBelle was arrested on November 7, 2026, by Deputy Sheriff A. Najjar on charges of Felony Probation Violation

Twin Engine Aircraft Crashes In Arcadia Field

ARCADIA, FL. -- A private 62 year old twin engine Beechcraft Baron, N87DP, crashed in a field south of the Arcadia, Fl airport Thursday afternoon around 1:35 pm. 

The aircraft with 2 aboard departed from Venice, Fl. at 12:53 p.m. and flight data indicates what might be a training or practice flight due to the maneuvers made during the 42 minute flight.

Flight data indicated a flight at 7500 feet but the ground speed was fluctuating between 100 knots and 155 knots through much of the flight.

The pilot and passenger were both injured.

Photo courtesy: Desoto Sheriffs Department

Glades County Can't Get The Grass Cut - So A Resident Does It

 

PORT LABELLE, FL. -- Fast growing grass along Birchwood Parkway in Glades county seems to get ahead of the Glades County Road Department mowers. 

So, a resident of the Ranchettes has taken to mowing a mile long strip from the Hendry county north to Frontier Circle in the Ranchettes every few weeks. 

Photo credit: Don Browne