FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 4, 2026
Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department Responds to Aircraft Down on Interstate 78
On Saturday, April 4, 2026, at approximately 9:23 AM, Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department – along with Cetronia Ambulance Corps, Fogelsville Fire Company, Trexlertown Fire Company, Kutztown Fire Company, and Pennsylvania State Police – was dispatched to Interstate 78 Eastbound in the area of Mile Marker 45 for a report of an aircraft down.
Chief 51 arrived on scene and confirmed that a single-engine propeller aircraft had made a landing on the interstate. The highway was shut down in the affected area, and the appropriate airport authority was notified.
Weisenberg fire crews established fire protection on scene while airport operations personnel, Pennsylvania State Police, and towing services worked the incident. Crews also successfully contained a small fuel spill resulting from the incident. Mutual aid departments assisted with traffic control until long-term closure measures were established by PennDOT.
Upon conclusion of operations, Weisenberg crews provided a fire protection escort of the aircraft to Queen City Airport in Allentown.
This incident will be investigated and addressed by the appropriate authorities. No further updates will be issued by Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department.
Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department (Station 51) serves Weisenberg Township and surrounding areas in northwestern Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. For more information, contact Fire Chief Justin Oswald at (484) 505-8693 or joswald@weisenbergfire.com
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