ALBAWABA - A horrifying video circulating on social media captured the moment a small plane crashed onto a car on a busy highway in Brevard County, Florida, on Monday.
The 57-year-old woman, who was driving a 2023 Toyota Camry, was hospitalized with minor injuries. However, the 27-year-old pilot and the passenger were both unharmed. According to NTSB, the plane, identified as a Beechcraft 55, experienced a "loss of power in both engines," forcing the pilot to make an emergency landing.
Terrifying video: Small plane lands on a car in Florida
A witness named Jim Coffey told US media, "We just saw this plane drop out of the sky," adding that the plane barely missed his vehicle before it crashed into the 2023 Camry.
Videos and photos of the accident flooded social media, capturing the moment and the aftermath. Images shared on X (formerly Twitter) showed the debris from the crash, which led to one of Florida's biggest highways being shut down, causing a traffic jam.
The video sparked a wide variety of reactions on social media, with many users praising the pilot for their quick thinking.
A social media user wrote on X, "Imagine driving and a plane lands on your roof."
Another added, "The young pilot's quick thinking amid double engine failure turned a potential tragedy into a story of survival. Grateful for the dashcam capture; moments like these remind us how fragile and resilient life can be."
