Tragic Plane Crash Near Boca Raton Airport Sparks Investigation

A small plane went down in flames alongside a bustling street right outside the Boca Raton, Florida, airport on Friday morning, creating a fiery scene, police reported to CNN.

“With great regret, we confirm that a plane crash occurred earlier today in our community,” Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer stated. “Our hearts go out to all those impacted by this tragic incident. We kindly ask for understanding and privacy for the families involved as the investigation unfolds.”

The downed aircraft was identified as a Cessna 310, a twin-engine small plane, according to FlightRadar24 data.

Information from the flight monitoring platform revealed that the aircraft had circled the airport multiple times before the crash.

“I heard it pass by several times and then—boom—a plane crashed,” one witness described in a video shared on social media.

“The entire building trembled,” remarked another individual.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.