What started as a typical Friday morning in Boca Raton quickly turned into a scene of tragedy and confusion when a small aircraft crashed near the city’s airport just after 10 a.m. local time.
Fiery Crash Stuns Locals Near Boca Raton Airport
The aircraft, believed to be a Cessna 310R, went down close to the Boca Raton Airport, and terrifying images from the scene show fireballs and thick smoke rising into the air.
Witnesses described the moment as loud and sudden, with nearby buildings shaking from the impact.
At Least Three Feared Dead After Impact
According to the Sun Sentinel, early reports indicate that at least three people may have lost their lives in the crash.
The exact number of passengers onboard is still being confirmed, but the Cessna 310R typically seats between four to six people.
Aircraft Collides With Car, Pushes It Onto Tracks
Lieutenant Karl Richards from Boca Raton Fire Rescue revealed that the plane struck a car during the crash and forced it onto nearby railroad tracks.
Emergency teams rushed to the scene as plumes of smoke became visible throughout the area.
Eyewitnesses Share Shocking Footage and Reactions
Social media quickly filled with first-hand accounts and videos from shocked locals.
One user on X (formerly Twitter) posted:
“Possible plane crash right outside my office today. Shook the whole building.
Unfortunately I’m certain lives were lost here today.
Thoughts and prayers to anyone who survived and the families of those who didn’t.”
Footage from the same user captured small fires burning at the site, with debris scattered across the area.
Firefighters Bring Flames Under Control
Fire crews responded quickly and were able to extinguish the flames before they spread further.
The cause of the crash is now under investigation, and authorities are urging people to avoid the Military Trail area near the Glades Road overpass as the scene remains active.
What Comes Next?
Investigators from both local authorities and federal aviation officials are expected to examine the wreckage and gather details to determine what led to this tragic incident.
In the meantime, the community is grappling with the shock, and many are offering condolences to those affected.