Monday in Florida witnessed a shocking pair of aviation emergencies, both unfolding not in airports, but directly onto the state’s roadways.
Near Cocoa, a small plane descended onto Interstate 95 during the height of the evening rush hour, landing with terrifying precision atop a moving vehicle.
Video captured the harrowing moment the aircraft impacted a Toyota Camry, appearing to bounce violently before coming to a rest. The scene was one of utter disbelief for stunned commuters.
Remarkably, the two young men piloting the plane, both 27 years old, escaped without injury. Even more astonishing, the 57-year-old woman driving the Camry sustained only minor wounds in the incredible impact.
Earlier in the day, another aircraft experienced a crisis, crash-landing near DeLand High School. The single-engine Cessna left a trail of skid marks before settling on its side, a door hanging open as a stark testament to the force of the landing.
Two individuals were aboard the Cessna, and both were conscious when emergency services arrived. One was airlifted to a hospital, while the other was transported by ambulance, their conditions currently unknown.
A witness, William Baith, reported seeing the plane flying unusually low over the school just moments before the crash, raising questions about the circumstances leading to the emergency landing.
Federal aviation authorities have launched investigations into both incidents, seeking to understand the causes behind these extraordinary events and prevent future occurrences.
