Troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol were dispatched to the scene and immediately diverted traffic off the Interstate via the westbound Sparks Blvd. off ramp. Vehicles were allowed to re-enter the Interstate on the westbound onramp. One westbound lane was reopened around noon. 

Upon confirming the event, NHP immediately contacted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) who in turned contacted the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Because there were no fatalities or serious injuries during the mishap,  the plane was moved onto the dirt shoulder area adjacent to the freeway.

The NTSB will be investigating the event.