Plane Crashes onto Busy Highway in Deadly Fireball (Video)

A tragic plane crash in Brazil has left two dead and several injured after a small aircraft plummeted onto a major highway in São Paulo, one of the country’s largest and busiest cities. The twin-engine King Air F90 slammed into the road’s central divider, igniting a fiery scene as traffic sat at a standstill. The impact sparked chaos, with witnesses describing scenes of panic and destruction.

Security footage shows the aircraft clipping a road sign before careening into a bus packed with commuters. The bus erupted into flames, sending plumes of black smoke into the air.

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Authorities have not confirmed the cause of the crash, but eyewitnesses claim the plane struck a tree just moments before impact. “It hit the tree, hit the sign, and started pouring kerosene,” recalled engineer João Lucas da Silva Amaral, who witnessed the catastrophe. “When it hit the ground, it exploded, and we ran.”

The crash claimed the lives of the pilot and a passenger, identified as a well-known lawyer and motivational speaker. Seven others were injured, including a motorcyclist struck by debris and a woman aboard the doomed bus. The driver of the bus reportedly suffered an anxiety attack and was rushed to a nearby hospital along with several other victims.

The aircraft was en route to Porto Alegre, a city nearly 700 miles south, when disaster struck. Aviation analysts suggest the pilot may have been attempting an emergency landing due to mechanical failure, but officials have yet to determine the exact cause.

This incident raises concerns about air safety in Brazil, where small planes are often used for business and private travel. Critics argue that lax regulations and outdated aircraft contribute to a high number of aviation accidents. In recent years, Brazil has seen a string of deadly crashes, including the 2016 Chapecoense soccer team tragedy, which killed 71 people.

“Brazil has a history of underfunding aviation safety,” said retired U.S. pilot and aviation expert Mark Reynolds. “Without stricter oversight, these accidents will continue to happen.”

For now, the families of the victims are left to mourn while investigators sift through the wreckage in search of answers.