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Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing on Busy Gainesville Road, Hits Multiple Cars

Police say a mechanical failure led to an engine power loss, with a full technical review still underway.

Overview

  • The incident occurred around 12:10 p.m. Monday on Browns Bridge Road in Gainesville, Georgia.
  • Pilot Thomas Rogers reported the engine lost power after takeoff and said he aimed for the roadway when a return was not possible.
  • Investigators said three vehicles were struck, and authorities reported no fatalities.
  • The Gainesville Police Department posted photos of the scene on its Facebook page as the inquiry proceeds.
  • Secondary reporting stated the aircraft's fuel tank detached and hit a car, a detail not confirmed in police statements.