US EditionSmall Plane Crashes Into Vehicle on Florida Interstate
The pilot reported engine trouble before landing; all three involved suffered minor injuries, and bystanders quickly assisted at the scene, authorities said.
- On Monday, a Beechcraft 55 made an emergency landing in the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 near Cocoa at about 5:45 p.m., coming to rest against a concrete barrier on the highway.
- According to the FAA, the pilot, a 27-year-old man from Orlando, reported engine issues and declared an emergency landing, while federal investigators will determine the cause.
- Recorded footage shows the plane hitting a car; `All of a sudden the front wheel hit the car, just came crashing down, sparks flying, debris everywhere, broken. Broken car parts`, James Coffey said, and authorities reported minor injuries to both the pilot, passenger, and driver.
- Motorists and bystanders rushed across busy traffic lanes to assist occupants, with Brevard County Fire Rescue and Florida Highway Patrol securing the scene and aiding victims.
- On Dec. 11, Bernard and Annie Wigley, pastors at Thy Kingdom Come Ministries, spoke with FOX 35's Good Day Orlando while officials identified Tailwinds Flying of Merritt Island as the aircraft owner.
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Small plane crashes into vehicle on Florida interstate
COCOA, Fla. — A small aircraft crashed on Interstate 95 in Central Florida on Monday, slamming into a vehicle, authorities said. The two people on board and the driver suffered minor injuries, authorities said.
The viral images show how the plane (a Beechcraft 55) suddenly descends over Interstate 95 in Brevard County, hitting the roof of a moving Toyota Camry before stopping. Despite the severity of the impact, the pilot and his passenger (both 27 years old) left unharmed. The driver of the car, a 57-year-old woman, suffered only minor injuries and was taken to the hospital in stable condition. The pilot reported engine problems shortly before the acc…
U.S. Plane Crash-Lands on I-95 in Brevard County, Hits Vehicle During Emergency Landing
A routine flight in central Florida turned into an unexpected emergency on December 8, when a small aircraft was forced to land on Interstate 95. The incident drew immediate attention from passing drivers and emergency crews, all working quickly to assist those involved. What followed was a scene that blended quick thinking, relief, and shock as everyone processed what had just happened. Emergency Landing on the Highway The aircraft, a Beechcraf…
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