Shocked drivers were left amazed when a small aircraft had to land unexpectedly on a crowded highway in California, US. The incident, which caused chaos during rush hour, was caught on camera as the plane safely touched down in the median without hitting any vehicles. The pilot, in a tense moment, radioed air traffic control about the engine failure before making the emergency landing.
Efforts were made by Air Traffic Control to clear a runway for the pilot to land at a nearby airport, but the pilot expressed difficulty in restarting the engine, leading to the highway landing. Fortunately, both individuals on board escaped unharmed. The plane’s departure from Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport took a troubling turn, prompting ongoing investigations into the incident.
In a separate tragic event, a plane crash in Italy resulted in two fatalities when the aircraft collided with a busy road in the Brescia province, exploding into flames. Terrifying footage captured the plane plunging to the ground, narrowly missing surrounding vehicles. Despite two motorists sustaining non-life-threatening injuries, the cause of the crash involving the “ultralight” plane remains uncertain due to a lack of regulatory procedures.
Authorities are delving into potential regulatory gaps that may have overlooked necessary safety measures before the ill-fated flight. The suspension of traffic on the motorway following the crash allowed fire crews to swiftly contain the fire and commence a thorough investigation. Eyewitnesses described the harrowing moment of the plane’s descent, with one driver narrowly avoiding the fireball on the road.
The pilot, identified as Sergio Ravaglia, and his partner Anna Maria De Stefano tragically lost their lives in the incident. Eyewitnesses recounted the sudden loss of control leading to the crash, highlighting the swift actions taken to avoid a more catastrophic outcome. Investigations are now underway to determine the root cause of the crash and prevent future occurrences.
