Overview
- Beechcraft 55/95-C55 Baron operated by Tailwinds Flying departed Merritt Island on a training flight before reporting engine problems.
- The aircraft attempted to land on southbound I-95 near mile marker 201 in Cocoa and hit a Toyota Camry during the descent.
- The Camry’s 57-year-old driver was treated for minor injuries at Viera Hospital, while the 27-year-old pilot and passenger were uninjured.
- Dashcam footage captured the impact and was validated by Florida Highway Patrol as part of the evidence; lanes were closed for hours and reopened later that evening.
- FAA leads the technical investigation with a parallel crash inquiry by FHP, and media report NTSB participation, with inspectors set to review logs, interview the crew, and examine the wreckage.