Facebook/Mike Starback

@californiapost

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Why it worked

The video captured a dramatic and unusual event (a plane crash-landing in a populated area), generating immediate interest and shareability due to its newsworthiness and inherent shock value.

Summary

A small plane crash-landed on a street in downtown Ukiah, California, after reportedly experiencing fuel and engine problems. The pilot and a passenger were lucky to be alive after the incident. The video shows the damaged plane on the road with emergency personnel present.

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Original caption

Two men are lucky to be alive after their private Cesna came crashing down onto a road in the small Northern California town of Ukiah. The aircraft reportedly experienced fuel and engine problems before crashing down. Read more at the link in bio.