small plane crashes on busy Boca Raton street
3 People Killed After Small Plane Crashes on Busy Boca Raton Street
Fatal accident halts traffic, triggers federal investigation
small plane crashes on busy Boca Raton street, Florida, on Friday afternoon, killing three people onboard and igniting a large fire that stunned witnesses and disrupted traffic near one of the city’s busiest intersections.
The crash happened just after 3:00 p.m. near Glades Road and Airport Road, not far from Boca Raton Airport. Authorities say the single-engine plane had recently taken off when it experienced mechanical problems and rapidly lost altitude.
FAA, NTSB Respond After 3 People Killed in Boca Raton Plane Crash
Officials from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched an investigation to determine what caused the crash. According to early reports, the plane struck a vehicle on the road before bursting into flames. No one on the ground was injured, though several nearby cars were damaged.
Emergency crews responded quickly, extinguishing the fire and securing the area. The names of the victims have not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin.
“It dropped from the sky, then there was a loud explosion,” said one witness who was stopped at a traffic light. “It was like something out of a movie.”
Boca Raton Community Shocked After Small Plane Crash Claims 3 Lives
The fatal crash has reignited public concern over air traffic safety in urban areas, especially near small regional airports. Residents in the area say they regularly see low-flying aircraft overhead and are calling for tighter oversight.
Road closures remained in effect for several hours as investigators worked the scene and cleanup crews removed debris.
A preliminary investigation report is expected in the coming days.
