Airplane falls down on federal highway in Mexico killing 5 people (video)

A small plane fell down on a federal highway between Mexico City and Querétaro on Tuesday. 5 people were killed: the pilot, co-pilot and three passengers.

The airplane left the airport of Querétaro and headed for Guanajuato state. However, something happened on board, RIA Novosti reports. The pilot was probably planning to make an emergency landing but lost control of the aircraft.

The highway was closed after the air crash. Rescuers extinguished the fire.