A catastrophic disaster was narrowly averted in the US state of Georgia on Monday when a small aircraft performed a harrowing emergency landing on a busy highway. The plane, unable to reach the nearest airport due to a complete engine failure, crashed into several moving vehicles, leaving bystanders in shock. The dramatic footage of the incident is currently dominating social media platforms.

Sequence of Events: According to official reports, the aircraft took off from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport in Gainesville, headed for Cherokee County Regional Airport in Canton. Shortly after takeoff, the pilot reported a critical technical malfunction in the engine. Despite attempts to return to the departure airport, the plane lost all power, forcing the pilot to execute a high-stakes landing amidst midday traffic.

The Impact: During the crash landing, the aircraft’s right wing clipped a vehicle, causing the fuel tank to detach. The tank was propelled with such force that it pierced through the rear of a stationary SUV. Despite the intensity of the collision and the presence of aviation fuel on the road, no fatalities or serious injuries were reported. Authorities immediately cordoned off the area to manage the wreckage and fuel spill. Federal aviation agencies have launched a formal investigation to determine the exact cause of the engine failure.