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.