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Training Plane Lands on Florida I-95, Hits Car as NTSB Opens Investigation

Investigators are reviewing engine trouble reported before the Beechcraft Baron’s highway touchdown.

Overview

  • The Beechcraft 55/95‑C55 Baron, tail number N95KC, was on a training flight from Merritt Island operated by Tailwinds Flying.
  • The pilot reported engine trouble and attempted an emergency landing on southbound I‑95 near mile marker 201, south of SR‑520, around 5:45 p.m.
  • The aircraft struck a 2023 Toyota Camry, and its 57‑year‑old driver from Melbourne was treated for minor injuries at Viera Hospital.
  • The instructor and student, both 27, were uninjured as responders mitigated fuel hazards and reopened all lanes by about 9 p.m.
  • The NTSB launched a formal probe with FAA and Florida Highway Patrol conducting parallel reviews, and widely shared dashcam video captured the impact.