Yesterday, a plane crashed on the road in Boca Raton, resulting in 3 deaths and 1 injury.
All three people in a small plane were killed after the plane crashed around 10:12 a.m., Friday, April 11, near the Boca Raton Airport.
According to Boca Raton Assistant Fire Chief Michael LaSalle, the aircraft had "some mechanical issues at takeoff and went down on Military Trail, about a mile from the airport."LaSalle confirmed all three people on the plane, which was headed to Tallahassee, were killed. A man driving a car on Military Trail was taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries, he said. The man swerved from the smoke and fireball and drove into a tree.After crashing, the plane erupted into flames and sent up large plumes of smoke that nearby homes, offices and schools saw. Fire rescue crews were able to extinguish the fire.
The names of the victims have not been released. The plane crash scattered debris across the road and the nearby train tracks.LaSalle said the lead investigating agency will be the National Transportation Safety Board.
Officials assess the damage after a small plane crashed along Military Trail in Boca Raton on Friday, April 11, 2025.near the Boca Raton Airport, Damon Higgins, Palm Beach Post Via USA TODAY Network.
Boca Raton Scott Singer also addressed the media around 12:15 p.m.“We are deeply saddened to confirm that a plane crash occurred earlier today within our community. At this time, details are still emerging, and we are working closely with emergency responders and authorities,” he said. “Our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic event. We ask for patience and respect for the families involved as investigations continue.”
Boca Raton Airport (KBCT) primarily serves private jets and small commercial flights with a low accident rate, but has experienced occasional mechanical failures or weather related events (such as thunderstorms and crosswinds) throughout history. Since 2020, the airport has upgraded its radar system and pilot training protocol, resulting in a further decrease in accident frequency in recent years.
