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Small Plane Lands on Florida’s I-95, Strikes Car During Rush Hour

Federal regulators say a dual-engine power loss on the Beechcraft 55 prompted an investigation.

Overview

  • The FAA reported the aircraft lost power in both engines before the pilot executed the highway emergency landing.
  • The pilot and passenger, both 27, were uninjured, while a 57-year-old Toyota Camry driver sustained minor injuries and was taken to Viera Hospital.
  • The incident occurred around 5:45 p.m. Monday on southbound I-95 near State Road 520 at mile marker 201 in Brevard County.
  • Authorities said the Beechcraft 55 had departed Merritt Island Airport; the plane and vehicle suffered significant damage.
  • Florida Highway Patrol and federal investigators are handling the case, traffic was reopened before 9 p.m., and dashcam video of the impact circulated widely.