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Small plane crash in Boca Raton, Florida kills 3, police say

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Three people died when a small plane crashed on a road in southeast Florida on Friday morning, according to police and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The plane, a Cessna 310 aircraft, went down near the Boca Raton airport at around 10:20 a.m. local time, the agency told Fox News Digital.

It crashed on N. Military Trail and caused at least one car to catch fire, images from the scene show. A driver was injured when he ran his car into a tree due to the debris and fire.

A small plane reportedly crashed in Boca Raton, Florida, Friday, April 11, 2025. (WFOR)

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Images from the scene show the burned-out car pinned against two trees with the surrounding area doused in white foam. Debris from the plane can be seen strewn across the road.

The plane reported mechanical issues, according to Boca News Now.

Small aircraft crash in Florida, burned out car (WFOR)

It had just departed from Boca Raton airport and was headed to Tallahassee International Airport, the FAA said.

Boca Baton police confirmed an aircraft had crashed but did not provide further details. 

Police closed N. Military Trail between NW 19th St. and Butts Rd. The I-95 overpass at Glades Rd. is also closed eastbound and westbound. 

A map showing Boca Raton where the aircraft went down. (Fox News)

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Police advised the public to avoid the area.

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A map showing the crash site in Boca Raton, close to the airport.  (Fox News)

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will lead the investigation in conjunction with the FAA, officials said. 

The incident comes one day after six people died in a helicopter crash in New York City. 

Michael Dorgan is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business.

You can send tips to michael.dorgan@fox.com and follow him on Twitter @M_Dorgan.

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