Overview

• The emergency landing attempt occurred at approximately 4:45 p.m. Monday when the single-engine Orlican M8 Eagle lost control while approaching a regional airport near Lake Worth
• The plane clipped a sedan carrying five people before crashing onto a sidewalk and severely damaging the vehicle
• Palm Beach County Fire Rescue crews transported the two aircraft occupants and five car passengers to hospitals, with two patients designated as trauma alerts
• Preliminary reports confirmed no fire or fuel leaks at the scene, preventing additional hazards
• The FAA and NTSB have launched investigations into the aircraft’s mechanical condition and emergency-landing procedures