BREAKING: Plane Crashes Onto Busy Street (VIDEO)

A small plane struck several vehicles during an emergency landing on a roadway in Gainesville, Georgia, on Monday, February 9, according to the Gainesville Police Department.

The single-engine Hawker Beechcraft BE-36 came down near the intersection of Browns Bridge Road and Pearl Nix Parkway. Images and video from the scene showed the aircraft with visible damage to its nose and right wing as emergency crews responde.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that the aircraft experienced engine issues around 12:10 p.m. during a short flight north of Atlanta.

Pilots noted problems with the plane’s RPMs and realised they did not have enough power to reach the airport. As a result, they chose to land on the road.

Authorities confirmed that the plane had departed from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport in Gainesville and was headed to Cherokee County Regional Airport in Canton. Investigators said the aircraft attempted to abort the trip shortly after takeoff.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) stated that the plane struck three vehicles during the forced landing.

Authorities identified the two people on board as experienced pilot Thomas Rogers and a student pilot. Neither suffered serious injuries, and both remained at the scene to assist investigators.

Police confirmed that the road was completely closed following the incident, warning drivers to expect traffic delays. FAA officials said the agency would investigate the crash.