Three dead as small plane crashes near Florida highway
Three people have been killed and one injured when a small plane crashed in South Florida near a major interstate highway and pushed a car onto railway tracks.
Boca Raton Fire Rescue assistant chief Michael LaSalle said the crash that killed all three people on board emitted a fireball when it hit the ground, injuring a person in a nearby car.
The Federal Aviation Administration identified the plane as a Cessna 310. It went down about 10.20am on Friday after departing from Boca Raton Airport bound for Tallahassee, the FAA said in an email.
Fire officials told the South Florida Sun Sentinel that the aircraft appeared to have pushed a car onto the railway tracks, leading to the tracks' closure.
Update 12:16PM - View press conference on this morning's small plane crash in Boca Raton from Boca Fire Rescue. https://t.co/0BaBErED8ORoad closures in the area until further notice:• Military Trail from Butts Rd and NW 19th Street• I-95 ramps to westbound Glades Rd• 2…
— Boca Raton Fire Rescue (@BocaFireRescue) April 11, 2025
Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer said the investigation was just beginning.
"We are deeply saddened to confirm that a plane crash occurred earlier today within our community. At this time, details are still emerging, and we are working closely with emergency responders and authorities," Singer said in a statement.
"Our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic event. We ask for patience and respect for the families involved as investigations continue."
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating, with the NTSB leading the probe.
NTSB officials arrived at the scene on Friday afternoon and began collecting evidence and taking photos as part of their preliminary investigation. The plane wreckage will be taken to a salvage facility in Jacksonville for further investigation.
The NTSB will release a preliminary report in 30 days, followed by a final report with the likely cause of the crash in 12 to 24 months.
The small plane crashed in South Florida a day after a New York City sightseeing helicopter broke apart in midair and crashed upside-down into the Hudson River, killing the pilot and a family of five Spanish tourists.
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