Emergency landing of plane on busy road in US, crashes into several vehicles, video surfaces

Georgia (The Uttam Hindu): In the US state of Georgia, a small aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing on a busy road. After landing on the roadway, the plane collided with several vehicles, creating panic in the area. According to police, the aircraft did not have enough power left to reach the airport, which compelled the pilot to carry out an emergency landing on the road.

A video of the incident is rapidly circulating on social media, showing the aircraft landing on a crowded road and hitting multiple vehicles. Police said that a few people sustained minor injuries in the incident, but no serious injuries have been reported.

Fuel tank damaged in collision

Police officials stated that during the landing, the aircraft’s right wing struck a car, causing the fuel tank to loosen and crash into the rear of an SUV, entering the vehicle. Following the incident, the concerned road was temporarily closed for safety reasons, leading to traffic disruption. Authorities also issued alerts warning commuters about possible delays.

Technical fault reported shortly after take-off

According to available information, the aircraft had taken off from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport in Gainesville and was headed to Cherokee County Regional Airport in Canton. Shortly after take-off, the pilot noticed a technical issue in the engine. The pilot then attempted to return to Gainesville Airport, but due to reduced power, the aircraft had to make an emergency landing on the road. Concerned agencies are currently investigating the incident and examining the cause of the technical failure in the aircraft.