Small plane crashes into car on I-95 highway in Florida, miraculously leaving pilot and passenger unharmed. The drama unfolded on Monday night when the aircraft, which was carrying two people aged 27, lost power in both engines, sending it careening out of control down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95.
Eyewitnesses described the terrifying scene as the plane slammed into a median, its front wheel striking the car with alarming force. James Coffey, who witnessed the crash, recalled that "all of a sudden the front wheel hit the car, just came crashing down, sparks flying, debris everywhere." The impact was so severe that it sent shards of glass and other debris flying in all directions.
Thankfully, one person - the female driver of a Toyota Camry - managed to escape with minor injuries. But the situation could have been far more catastrophic if not for Annie Wigley, who just happened to be driving by when the plane went down. A nurse, Wigley quickly sprang into action, providing aid to the shaken driver and assessing the extent of her injuries.
As it turned out, Wigley's swift response was crucial in saving lives that night. "It was so bad that it was the only place she could have survived," said Pastor Bernard Wigley, who arrived at the scene along with his wife Annie. If the female driver had been driving a car packed with other passengers, they would have all been crushed by the plane's impact.
The pilot and passenger of the small plane, both 27 years old, were fortunate enough to walk away unscathed. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but officials say that the loss of power in both engines likely contributed to the accident.
In the end, what could have been a tragedy turned into a remarkable tale of good fortune and quick thinking. As Wigley noted, "just a few seconds earlier or later with that airplane, it could have been a major, major catastrophe." The incident serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of situational awareness and the value of being in the right place at the right time.
Eyewitnesses described the terrifying scene as the plane slammed into a median, its front wheel striking the car with alarming force. James Coffey, who witnessed the crash, recalled that "all of a sudden the front wheel hit the car, just came crashing down, sparks flying, debris everywhere." The impact was so severe that it sent shards of glass and other debris flying in all directions.
Thankfully, one person - the female driver of a Toyota Camry - managed to escape with minor injuries. But the situation could have been far more catastrophic if not for Annie Wigley, who just happened to be driving by when the plane went down. A nurse, Wigley quickly sprang into action, providing aid to the shaken driver and assessing the extent of her injuries.
As it turned out, Wigley's swift response was crucial in saving lives that night. "It was so bad that it was the only place she could have survived," said Pastor Bernard Wigley, who arrived at the scene along with his wife Annie. If the female driver had been driving a car packed with other passengers, they would have all been crushed by the plane's impact.
The pilot and passenger of the small plane, both 27 years old, were fortunate enough to walk away unscathed. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but officials say that the loss of power in both engines likely contributed to the accident.
In the end, what could have been a tragedy turned into a remarkable tale of good fortune and quick thinking. As Wigley noted, "just a few seconds earlier or later with that airplane, it could have been a major, major catastrophe." The incident serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of situational awareness and the value of being in the right place at the right time.
She's literally a hero! I mean, can you believe she just happened to be driving by when it all went down? It's like, what are the chances?! 
The fact that she was able to provide aid and assess her own injuries is just mind-blowing. And those 2 people in the plane could've easily ended up as body parts in a median 
. I'm so grateful for people like Annie who have a good head on their shoulders and can stay calm in emergency situations. We need more heroes like her! 
I'm glad everyone made it out alive but still gotta wonder about those engines, did they even have proper maintenance checkups? 
anyway, the fact that annie wigley is a nurse makes her response even more amazing - she must have been so calm and collected under pressure. i mean, just think about how many people could have died if she hadn't shown up on time 
it's crazy to think about what would've happened if they were all packed into the car... anyway, this is literally the most unbelievable thing i've ever heard 
what a hero! and can you believe the plane just happened to crash when she was driving by? it's like fate or something 
. I'm so glad she was in the right place at the right time to help that girl escape with just minor injuries. It's crazy how quickly she reacted and took charge of the situation. The fact that the pilot and passenger walked away unscathed is still mind-blowing... what are the chances, right? 
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