‘Mayday’: How many planes have landed on Lake Shore Drive?

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The article discusses how rare it is to see an emergency plane landing on DuSable Lake Shore Drive, but not unheard of. The most recent incident involved pilot John Ginley and his copilot, who had to make an emergency landing after their engine failed.

In the past, there have been other instances where planes have made unexpected landings on this road or nearby areas. For example, in 1937, a plane made an emergency landing in Riis Park due to engine failure, and in 1974, another plane crash-landed near Midway Airport.

The article also mentions that Meigs Field, a small airport located on Northerly Island, was once a popular alternative for pilots to make emergency landings. However, it was destroyed in 2003 under the cover of darkness by Mayor Richard M. Daley.

Despite the rarity of these incidents, the article emphasizes the importance of being prepared and knowing what to do if you encounter an aircraft attempting to land while driving on DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Chicago's Office of Emergency Management and Communications advises motorists to call 911 in such situations.

The article concludes by noting that John Ginley, the pilot who made the recent emergency landing, is now an FAA-designated pilot examiner, assessing prospective pilots to determine if they have the skills necessary to earn a license. This highlights the importance of having trained professionals to ensure public safety in emergency situations.
 
omg like what a thrill ride DuSable Lake Shore Drive must be... literally who needs excitement when you can almost definitely die on the side of the road tho? anyway, it's cool that John Ginley is like being all responsible now and doing his part to keep us safe or whatever. but seriously though, isn't it wild that some people still try to make emergency landings on public roads? 🤦‍♀️
 
🚨 planes landing on DuSable Lake Shore Drive? like what's going on 🤯! its crazy how that can happen, especially with all the traffic on that road...anyway, i think its cool that they have these emergency procedures in place so people know what to do. thats super important, esp since you dont wanna mess up and cause an accident 😬. and yeah, its interesting that there was this one pilot examiner who went from landing a plane in an emergency situation to helping train other pilots...that's some pretty cool career progression 💼.
 
You know how crazy it is when you're just cruisin' down DuSable Lake Shore Drive and then suddenly there's this plane comin' outta nowhere? I mean, yeah it happens to be super rare but still whoa! The thing is though, pilots are trained to handle these kinds of situations so they should be fine. But what I find kinda interesting is that the guy who just had his engine fail and landed on the road is now like a professional or somethin' - he's one of those people who gets to check out other pilots to make sure they're good enough to fly. It's like, nice move, I guess? But honestly, it's not the pilot that's the issue, it's more about how we handle these situations when they happen. Like, what if you were drivin' and saw a plane landin' on the road? What do you do? The city says call 911, which is a good start, but maybe there should be like some other plan in place too?
 
omg can you believe that guy John Ginley just saved so many lives by making that emergency landing on DuSable Lake Shore Drive 🚨💥 i mean, yeah it's crazy how rare those things happen but like the fact that he was able to stay calm and make it work is just amazing 👏

and omg have you heard about Meigs Field getting destroyed in 2003? what a huge loss for pilots back then 🤯 they had to scramble everywhere else, which i guess worked out for safety reasons, but still kinda sad that they lost this safe haven 😔

anyway, like seriously though, let's all just take a sec to appreciate how lucky we are that people like John Ginley and his copilot are trained professionals who know what to do in emergency situations 🙏🚁
 
Honestly, I'm not sure why this stuff still happens 🤦‍♂️. Like, can't we just have more reliable planes and airports? And what's up with these pilots, always expecting to make an emergency landing on random roads instead of going to a proper airport?! 🚫 It's like they're testing us or something 😅. But I guess it's good that the city is all about being prepared for this kinda stuff... you gotta call 911 if you see an aircraft coming in uninvited, right? 👍
 
Just had to pull over on DuSable Lake Shore Drive and watch a plane land – it was crazy! I mean, I knew planes could make emergencies, but actually seeing it happen is a whole different story 😱. It's interesting that this isn't super rare, but still pretty shocking.

I've heard of the old airport on Northerly Island being shut down, which makes sense given how often planes are making emergency landings in weird places. But still, you'd think they'd have more options by now 🤔. I'm glad the guy who landed recently is doing good – it's awesome that he's helping out with pilot training.

You've got to wonder what people would do if this happened to them while driving on DuSable Lake Shore Drive... calling 911, right? 📞 Anyway, just glad everyone was safe in the end. Always a bit of a thrill, but also super serious 😊
 
🚨🛫️ you know what's crazy? these days everyone's always glued to their screens 📱 but i feel like people need to be more aware of their surroundings especially when it comes to flying and driving at the same time 🤯 i mean, we've got trained pilots out there who are literally risking their lives to get us to our destinations safely 🙏 and at the same time, we're all just cruising along, oblivious to what's going on around us 🚗💨 it's like, can't we all just take a sec to look up from our phones and appreciate the fact that there are brave people out there doing crazy stuff for us? 😊 and also, kudos to John Ginley, he's not only a pilot but also a safety expert now 👏
 
omg can you believe that? 😲 i mean duSable Lake Shore Drive is already crazy congested and then you add an airplane landing on it like what's next? 🤯 i'm glad the pilots are experienced but it's still super scary for drivers. meigs field was like a weird alternative airport or something... who knew it got destroyed in 2003 lol. anyway, yeah 911 is the way to go if you see an plane landing on the road, thanks for sharing this! 👍
 
omg can you even imagine being on duSable lake shore drive and seeing a plane just land outta nowhere?? 🤯😱 it's crazy that pilots still have to deal with engine failure, like how do they prevent it from happening in the first place? 🤔 also, why didn't meigs field get saved instead of getting destroyed in 2003? did mayor richard m. daley just have a grudge against pilots or what? 😒 anyway, thanks for the reminder to be prepared and know what to do if i encounter an aircraft trying to land on duSable lake shore drive... guess that's one thing i can add to my emergency driver's skills 🚗💨
 
man it's crazy how rare but not unheard of those emergency plane landings on DuSable Lake Shore Drive are 🚁😱 like what even is the protocol for that kinda situation? and omg Meigs Field got destroyed in 2003 🤯 how did they manage to pull off a stunt like that without anyone noticing? and what's with all these pilots just making random landings on residential roads anyway? it's like they're not thinking about the civilians on the road at all 🚗😒
 
I'm telling you, something fishy is going on here 🤔. Like, what's with all these planes crashing on DuSable Lake Shore Drive? It's like they're trying to test our driving skills or something 😂. And don't even get me started on Meigs Field getting destroyed in 2003. That was some weird stuff, man. I mean, who just gets rid of a small airport without warning? 🤷‍♂️ And now we're supposed to believe it was just an accident? Please 🙄. I'm not buying it. There's gotta be more to the story than meets the eye 🔍.
 
Man, it's crazy to think about how often planes used to make emergency landings on DuSable Lake Shore Drive back in the day 🤯 Like, remember those old days where pilots could just ditch their planes on some random field or lake and hope for the best? It was like they were in a different world over there. And can you believe Meigs Field got destroyed under Mayor Daley's watch? That's just messed up 🤦‍♂️. Nowadays, it's all about safety protocols and trained professionals... which is good, I guess 🙏. Still, sometimes I wish pilots could just be a little more like they used to be, you know? All that tech and training makes things feel so... sterile 😒. Anyway, at least we've got the FAA looking out for us, right? 👍
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around planes making emergency landings on DuSable Lake Shore Drive 🤯! Like, what's the deal with that? It seems like it's super rare, but those instances when it happens are so intense 😬. And can you imagine seeing a plane crash-landing near Midway Airport or Riis Park? That must've been crazy for everyone involved 🚨.

But I guess it's good to know how to react if you encounter an aircraft trying to land on that road. Calling 911 is the way to go, right? 📞 And yeah, having trained professionals like John Ginley who can assess pilots and ensure public safety is super important 💯. Maybe we should've preserved Meigs Field instead of tearing it down in 2003... who knows what could've been 🤔.
 
Lol what's up with these planes always deciding to make emergency landings on DuSable Lake Shore Drive tho? 🤦‍♂️ Like, can't they just pick a safer road or something? 2003 when Meigs Field got demolished was a low point for pilots trying to make last-minute landings. And now John Ginley is like the ultimate pilot hero who went from making emergency landings to assessing other pilots lol. Anyway, gotta respect that he's got skills and all. But still, can't we just get some more air traffic control or something? It's crazy how rare these incidents are, but I guess it just goes to show you how prepared you need to be when flying is involved 🚀💨
 
I mean, think about it, the fact that planes are still making unexpected landings on DuSable Lake Shore Drive is actually quite fascinating 🤯. I'd say it's a testament to the dedication and skill of pilots like John Ginley who have to deal with these kinds of emergency situations. And let's not forget the crucial role that FAA-designated pilot examiners play in ensuring public safety - it's really interesting to see how they help assess prospective pilots and determine if they're ready for the job 🛬.

It's also worth noting that while Meigs Field may be gone, its legacy lives on as a reminder of the importance of having alternative landing sites like Midway Airport. And I guess it's kind of ironic that Mayor Daley's decision to destroy Meigs Field had such far-reaching consequences for aviation in Chicago 🤔.

Anyway, I think what's most striking about this whole situation is just how quickly pilots and emergency responders have to react when faced with an unexpected landing. It's really impressive to see them stay calm under pressure and get the job done 💪.
 
🚨 I mean, can you even imagine driving down DuSable Lake Shore Drive and suddenly seeing a plane coming towards you? Like, what's the likelihood right? But at the same time, it's not like it never happens. These things do happen, and we need to be aware of them.

I've always been fascinated by how some pilots have this instinctual knowledge about which roads are safe for emergency landings. Like, Meigs Field was once a hotspot for that kind of thing back in the day, but it got destroyed so now pilots have to rely on other options.

The fact that John Ginley is now an FAA-designated pilot examiner just makes sense, you know? We need people like him who understand what's going on and can assess prospective pilots to make sure they're safe. It's all about being prepared and knowing what to do in a crazy situation like this.
 
I'm still amazed by how rare emergency landings are on DuSable Lake Shore Drive! I mean, it's not like it never happens or anything... 🤯 But seriously, you gotta be so careful when driving around there, especially if you're not sure what's going down with the plane. Like, what if you get caught in a surprise landing? That'd be a major panic fest! 😱

And wow, I had no idea about Meigs Field getting destroyed back in 2003... that's some crazy history right there! 🤯 It just goes to show how important it is to have those trained pilots on hand to deal with emergencies like this. And yeah, calling 911 if you see a plane landing unexpectedly makes total sense too. You gotta be prepared for anything when driving around Chicago! 💨
 
🚨 what's crazy is that we're so used to seeing planes flying overhead in Chicago but when they do make an emergency landing on DuSable Lake Shore Drive it's like, wow! 😲 I mean, can you even imagine the stress of being on the road and then suddenly hearing a plane coming down? 🤯

I was reading about Meigs Field too and it's wild that Mayor Daley destroyed it in 2003. Like, what's the deal with that? 😕 Anyway, it makes sense that pilots would want to have safe places to land in emergency situations.

But yeah, having trained professionals like John Ginley who can assess other pilots is so important for public safety. You never know when something like this could happen again and you need people who are prepared to handle it. 🤝
 
omg, can you believe that plane landed on DuSable Lake Shore Drive?! i mean, i know it's not super common or anything, but still... 😱 what if someone was driving by and saw that?! anyway, the fact that Meigs Field got destroyed is so crazy, like, who would do such a thing? 🤔 and yeah, it's good to know that there are trained pilots like John Ginley who can help keep everyone safe in emergency situations. i guess you gotta be prepared for anything, right? 💯
 
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