US: Three people killed after small plane crashes on busy street in Florida's Boca Raton

ANI April 12, 2025 171 views

A devastating plane crash unfolded in Boca Raton, Florida, claiming the lives of three individuals aboard a Cessna 310. The aircraft experienced mechanical issues and made repeated loops before crashing onto a busy street, causing significant local disruption. Authorities from the FAA and NTSB are investigating the tragic incident, while local officials expressed deep sorrow for the community. Witnesses reported hearing the plane's unusual movements moments before the catastrophic crash.

"I heard it like zooming by a couple of times and then whew - a plane crashed" - Unnamed Witness
Florida, April 12: Three people were killed after a small plane crashed along a busy street and erupted into a fireball just outside Boca Raton in Florida on Friday, CNN reported.

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Three fatalities in twin-engine Cessna 310 crash near busy Boca Raton street

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FAA and NTSB launching urgent investigation into incident

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Plane reportedly experienced mechanical issues before fatal crash

The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board will carry out an investigation into the plane crash.

According to Michael LaSalle, assistant fire chief with Boca Raton Fire Rescue, three people who were onboard the twin-engine Cessna 310 when it crashed were killed.

A man who was driving a car in the area was injured after hitting a tree due to debris and fire from the plane crash. LaSalle said he suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

In a statement, Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer said, "We are deeply saddened to confirm that a plane crash occurred earlier today within our community."

Singer added, "Our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic event. We ask for patience and respect for the families involved as investigations continue," CNN reported.

According to officials, the aircraft took off from Boca Raton at about 10 am and was heading to Tallahassee. According to LaSalle and the FAA, Boca Raton fire and police dispatch received a call for a plane in trouble at about 10:12 am, and the aircraft crashed at 10:20 am.

The assistant fire chief said the plane had "some mechanical issues." Data from FlightRadar24 shows the plane made repeated loops around the aircraft before the crash, CNN reported.

In a video shared on social media, one witness said, "I heard it like zooming by a couple of times and then whew - a plane crashed." Another person said, "The whole building shook."

Reader Comments

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Sarah K.
This is absolutely heartbreaking 💔 My thoughts are with the victims' families. I live just a few blocks from where this happened and the sound was terrifying. We need better safety regulations for small aircraft.
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Mike T.
The pilot must have been trying so hard to avoid populated areas when the mechanical issues happened. That flight pattern shows they were circling, probably looking for somewhere safe to land. Tragic all around.
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Jamal R.
While this is a terrible accident, I wish the article provided more context about small plane safety records. Are these crashes becoming more frequent? What's being done to prevent them? The reporting feels a bit surface-level.
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Lisa P.
I can't imagine what the driver must have gone through - surviving a plane crash while just driving down the street. So glad his injuries weren't life-threatening. This could have been so much worse if it hit a building.
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David W.
The witness accounts give me chills. "The whole building shook" - that really puts into perspective how violent this crash was. Hope the NTSB investigation gives the families some answers.

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