Boca Raton Plane Crash 'Fireball' Caught on Video
A Cessna 310 plane crashed on a busy street in Boca Raton, Florida, on April 11, 2025, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
"A Cessna 310 crashed around 10:20 a.m. local time on Friday, April 11, after departing from Boca Raton Airport in Florida," the FAA wrote in a statement.
Videos showed the fireball and plume of smoke at the crash scene.
"Three people were on board. The plane was headed to Tallahassee International Airport. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate. The NTSB will lead the investigation and provide any updates," the FAA wrote.
All three people died in the crash, according to ABC News.
The "aircraft had apparently some mechanical issues and went down here on Military Trail," Michael LaSalle, assistant fire chief for Boca Fire Rescue, said, according to ABC. "Also, there was a car on the ground."
Other videos also captured the aftermath.
Crazy scene here in South Florida. Friend of mine was on the scene just moments after the plane crash in Boca Raton pic.twitter.com/eJBAK1QMIK
— Danny Kanell (@dannykanell) April 11, 2025
According to ABC News, LaSalle said a man in a car suffered non-life-threatening injuries when "he hit a tree because of all the debris and the fire."
#BREAKING: VIDEO CAPTURES THE MOMENT A PLANE CRASHED NEAR BOCA RATON AIRPORT AFTER DECLARING EMERGENCY
— Turbine Traveller (@Turbinetraveler) April 11, 2025
A Cessna 310R (N8930N) went down after reporting rudder failure post-takeoff. The pilot was circling to burn fuel before the crash.
The aircraft was attempting to return to BCT pic.twitter.com/YI7bAH6EFY
The plane's "wreckage" ended up on railroad tracks, according to ABC News.
CNN reported that the plane exploded into a "fireball" when it crashed.
“We are deeply saddened to confirm that a plane crash occurred earlier today within our community,” Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer said in a statement to CNN. “Our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic event. We ask for patience and respect for the families involved as investigations continue.”
The exact cause of the crash and the identities of those on board were not yet released.
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