A twin-engine aircraft made a sudden emergency landing on a packed Florida interstate, slamming into a moving car as horrified drivers watched in real time.
According to early reports from the Florida Highway Patrol, a small twin-engine plane crash-landed on a crowded interstate and struck a moving car, leaving the driver hospitalized with minor injuries. The viral dashcam footage is dominating searches as investigators from the FAA and NTSB probe the frightening mid-air emergency.
Key Points
- Small twin-engine plane crash-lands on Florida interstate
- Aircraft collides with a Toyota Camry during emergency landing
- Dashcam video goes viral due to dramatic descent
- 57-year-old woman injured but expected to recover
- FAA launches federal investigation into engine failure report
Tallahassee (Star Struck Times) — In a dramatic and terrifying moment captured on viral dashcam footage, a small twin-engine plane made an emergency landing on a congested Florida interstate on Friday, slamming into a moving car during rush hour traffic. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the aircraft struck a Toyota Camry in the center lane before skidding across the highway in a flurry of metal, smoke, and debris.
Authorities confirmed the incident occurred late Friday afternoon when the fixed-wing, multi-engine aircraft began descending rapidly toward Interstate lanes near a busy commuter corridor. The pilot had radioed in engine trouble moments before the crash, prompting what officials are calling a “forced emergency landing.” The plane made contact with the sedan, bouncing briefly on top of it before veering left and collapsing onto the roadway.
The 57-year-old woman driving the Camry was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries and is expected to make a full recovery. “It’s a miracle she survived,” one FHP official told reporters at the scene, noting the substantial damage to the rear and roof of her vehicle. Images shared online show the car’s trunk crushed inward, with shards of aircraft metal scattered across the pavement.
Witness Jim Coffey, who was driving behind the impacted vehicle, described the moment in stark detail. “We just saw this plane drop out of the sky,” he told U.S. media. “If it had come down one second earlier, it would have hit us instead.” Coffey added that the aircraft “missed him by inches,” calling the experience the most frightening moment of his life.
Federal investigators say both the pilot and the passenger survived the crash without major injuries and fully cooperated with authorities. Early reports indicate the aircraft experienced engine failure shortly before the crash, prompting the desperate landing attempt. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has since opened a formal investigation, with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) expected to join the inquiry.
Online reaction to the video has been immediate and intense. Many viewers expressed shock at how narrowly multiple cars avoided catastrophe. Others praised the pilot’s ability to avoid a larger tragedy by steering the aircraft clear of the densest lanes of traffic. “That pilot saved lives,” wrote one viewer on social media, while another commented, “It’s unbelievable how quickly it all happened.”
Local officials emphasized that scenes like this underscore the unpredictable nature of aviation emergencies. A spokesperson for the Florida Highway Patrol noted that while such incidents are rare, they highlight the importance of coordinated emergency responses between air traffic control, pilots, and ground crews.
As investigators continue examining the wreckage and reviewing flight data, experts say the next steps will include analyzing the plane’s maintenance history, interviewing the pilot, and reviewing engine recordings if available. Federal authorities will also evaluate whether weather, mechanical failure, or fuel issues played a role.
For commuters who witnessed the crash firsthand, the experience will not soon be forgotten. Many described seeing the aircraft “falling fast” and assuming at first it was a low-flying helicopter or drone. “You don’t expect a plane to drop onto the highway during your drive home,” one driver said. “It felt unreal.”
The FAA is expected to release a preliminary report within the next few days. Until then, authorities continue urging the public to avoid speculation and allow investigators to determine the exact cause of the mid-air emergency. The Camry driver, meanwhile, remains in stable condition and is receiving medical care as officials prepare to remove the wreckage from the site.
FAQs
Q: What caused the plane to crash?
A: Early reports suggest engine failure, but FAA investigators are still examining evidence.
Q: Was anyone killed?
A: No fatalities were reported. The driver suffered minor injuries.
Q: Who owned the plane?
A: Authorities have not yet publicly identified the aircraft’s owners or occupants.
Q: Is dashcam footage available?
A: Yes, several clips are circulating widely on social media.
Q: When will the investigation conclude?
A: Preliminary findings are expected in days; full reports may take weeks.
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