Boca Raton Cessna 310 crash update: 3 feared dead, airport closed after fire erupts near Military Trail| Videos

A small plane, believed to be a Cessna 310R, crashed near Boca Raton Airport in Florida. The airport is shut down. North Military Trail is currently closed.

Updated on: Apr 11, 2025, 22:03:43 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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At least three people are feared dead after a small twin-engine plane crashed near Boca Raton Airport in Florida on Friday morning, according to Boca News Now. One person on the ground suffered non-threatening injuries.

A small plane crashed near Boca Raton Airport in Florida on Friday. (UnSplash)

The pilot reported a “mechanical error” shortly before the crash. The aircraft was heading to Tallahassee International Airport. The plane was a 1977 Cessna 310R, registered to a company in Delaware.

Videos from the scene show thick smoke and intense flames near Glades Road and Military Trail. Debris is scattered across nearby roads and train tracks. Radar shows the plane circled for several minutes before plunging.

North Military Trail is currently closed between Northwest 19th Street and Butts Road. The crash has impacted traffic on I-95. The airport has also been shut down, WPTV reported.

“N. Military Trail is closed between NW 19th St. and Butts Rd. due to small aircraft crash. I-95 overpass at Glades Rd. is also closed eastbound and westbound. Avoid the Area,” Boca Raton Police said.

Tri-Rail service has been impacted because of debris on the tracks. Tri-Rail said in a statement that all rail traffic has been stopped between the Boca Raton and Deerfield Beach stations.

“We are arranging a bus bridge between the two stations to maintain service, but train service will experience delays, most likely for the rest of the day,” the statement said.

The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash. The victims' identities have not yet been released.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated with more information

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Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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