Boca Raton Plane Crash Claims Three Lives, One Injured
A Cessna 310 crashed shortly after takeoff in Boca Raton, killing all three onboard and injuring a nearby motorist.
Aviation expert Willard Shepard told CBS News Miami that a witness saw the plane take off from the nearby airport and appeared to have "some trouble" and tried to return to the airfield before the crash.
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All three people on board a small plane were killed when the aircraft crashed in Boca Raton, Florida, on Friday morning, according to local officials and the Federal Aviation Administration.
Small plane crashes in Boca Raton, Florida; all 3 on board killed
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The incident comes one day after six people died in a helicopter crash in New York City.
Small plane crash in Boca Raton, Florida kills 3, police say
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The plane seemed to circle in the air before turning back toward the airport in Boca Raton.
3 people dead after small plane crashes near Boca Raton Airport in Florida
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Data from FlightRadar24 shows the aircraft made repeated loops around the airport before the crash.
3 people killed after small plane crashes on busy Boca Raton street
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The crash comes the day after a sightseeing helicopter crashed in New York City's Hudson River, killing all six people on board.
Small plane crashes in Boca Raton, Florida, killing all 3 passengers, police say
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Federal officials have tried to reassure travelers that flying is the safest mode of transportation, and statistics support that.
3 people killed and 1 injured when plane crashes in South Florida near a major highway
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3 people killed and 1 injured when plane crashes in South Florida near a major highway
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There were several small fires at the crash site after the incident occurred.
BREAKING: At least 3 dead after small plane crashes near Boca Raton Airport in Florida
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Summary
A small plane, a Cessna 310, crashed in Boca Raton, Florida, killing all three on board shortly after takeoff. The aircraft reported rudder issues before plunging to the ground around 10:20 a.m. Witnesses described seeing the plane fly low and emit a fireball on impact, injuring a man in a car who collided with debris. Fire officials stated that the crash pushed the car onto railroad tracks, necessitating road closures in the area. Emergency responders, along with the FAA and NTSB, are investigating the incident, as the community reels from this tragic event.
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Three people were killed in the plane crash near Boca Raton, Florida, which occurred shortly after takeoff from the local airport heading to Tallahassee.
Eyewitness reports indicate the plane circled the airport before losing altitude and crashing, with initial signs of mechanical issues identified by officials.
The investigation into the crash is being led by the NTSB and FAA, with local authorities also involved in assessing the impact of debris on nearby roadways.
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