Interstate 95 in Connecticut Shut Down After Small Plane Crash
STONINGTON, CT – A single-engine plane crashed onto Interstate 95 in Stonington, Connecticut, on Sunday, October 7, 2025, forcing a complete shutdown of the highway in both directions. The pilot was the sole occupant and was pronounced dead at the scene. No motorists were injured, authorities reported, but the incident caused important traffic delays stretching for miles.
The crash occurred at approximately 12:45 PM EDT near Exit 93. Connecticut State Police confirmed the aircraft, a Beechcraft Bonanza, went down and debris scattered across all lanes of the highway. While the cause of the crash remains under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Management (FAA), preliminary reports suggest a possible mechanical failure. The closure of I-95, a major transportation artery along the East Coast, disrupts travel for tens of thousands of commuters and freight carriers daily. Authorities anticipate the highway will remain closed for several hours, possibly extending into monday morning, as crews work to clear wreckage and assess structural damage to the roadway.
