Small Plane Crashes Near Boca Raton Airport, Erupts Into Fireball
A twin-engine Cessna 310 crashed in a fiery explosion along a busy street near Boca Raton Airport on Friday morning, prompting federal authorities to launch a full investigation into the incident.
Three people were on board the aircraft at the time of the crash. Their conditions have not yet been released.
The plane took off from Boca Raton around 10:20 a.m. and was en route to Tallahassee. According to flight tracking data, the aircraft appeared to circle the airport multiple times before going down.
Witnesses reported hearing the aircraft pass overhead several times before the crash.
“I heard it like zooming by a couple of times and then whew — a plane crashed,” said one local resident in a video shared on social media.
The crash caused a significant fireball upon impact, drawing emergency crews and investigators to the scene.
In a statement, Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer expressed his condolences:
“We are deeply saddened to confirm that a plane crash occurred earlier today within our community. 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 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will lead the investigation into the cause of the crash.
Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area and to allow emergency responders and investigators to do their work.
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