Miraculous Survival: Pilot and Student Walk Away from Fiery Plane Crash on North Carolina Freeway

A training flight involving a pilot and flight student ended in a crash on Interstate 26 near Asheville, North Carolina. The single-engine Diamond DA-40 made an emergency landing on the highway and burst into flames. The pilot had reported trouble with an oil leak and requested assistance from air traffic control. Both occupants of the plane survived the crash without serious injuries. The incident resulted in the closure of I-26, with a detour in place.