Nobody hurt in plane crash on LA-area freeway

An official says the single-engine plane that crashed on a Southern California freeway is a North American AT-6 that belonged to a squadron of vintage aircraft.

Condor Squadron President Chris Rushing says the pilot was unhurt and managed to land the plane on U.S. 101 on Tuesday without hitting any cars.

The crash snarled traffic about 30 miles (50 kilometers) west of downtown Los Angeles.

Rushing says the pilot, the only occupant, flies professionally for Alaska Airlines. He says the pilot “did a great” job bringing the plane down safely.

The cause of the crash isn’t immediately known.

Rushing says the plane is painted with World War II-era German air force markings.

The AT-6 was developed in the 1930s and used as a training aircraft by U.S. and Allied pilots during World War II.

The Condor Squadron performs mock dogfights for air shows and flies in formation over parades, memorial services and events commemorating veterans.