In a tragic incident on Friday afternoon, a small plane carrying five passengers crashed into a vehicle on a Florida highway, resulting in two fatalities and leaving three others injured. The horrifying moment was partly captured on video and air traffic control audio as the aircraft attempted an emergency landing after losing both of its engines.

The ill-fated journey began as the Bombardier Challenger 600 jet set off from Columbus, Ohio, destined for Naples, Florida. However, the flight encountered engine troubles mid-air, prompting the pilot to urgently contact one of the control towers near the Naples airport. The pilot informed the air traffic controller of the dire situation, expressing the impossibility of making it to the runway for the emergency landing.

Despite the controller granting clearance for the specific runway, the pilot's response indicated the aircraft's engines had completely failed. Minutes later, the jet plummeted into Interstate 75 in Collier County, leaving destruction and chaos in its wake. Eyewitnesses captured the aftermath on their cell phones, revealing a fiery scene as the airliner burned on the shoulder of the highway, with thick plumes of black smoke rising from the wreckage.

The Collier County Sheriff's Office confirmed two fatalities, leaving uncertainty about whether they were individuals on the ground or passengers aboard the jet. Meanwhile, three individuals from the airliner managed to survive the crash but sustained injuries. They were swiftly transported to the hospital, although their conditions remained undisclosed.

Following this devastating incident, both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched an investigation into the crash. Their joint efforts aim to determine the cause of the engine failure and the events leading up to the tragic collision.

The community is mourning the loss of life resulting from this devastating accident and offering support to those impacted by the crash.