Plane crashes, burns on railroad tracks near I-95 in Boca Raton, Florida

Abigail Hasebroock and Shira Moolten, South Florida Sun Sentinel on Apr 11, 2025

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A small plane crashed and burned on approach to the Boca Raton Airport on Friday morning.

Initial unconfirmed reports indicate at least three people may be dead after the plane crashed short of the runway shortly after 10 a.m., hitting a car and pushing it onto the railroad tracks near Military Trail and Glades Road, said Lt. Karl Richards with Boca Raton Fire Rescue. All trains will be held for now, Richards said. The status of the pilot is still unknown.

The plane erupted into flames, sending large plumes of smoke up, visible from Interstate 95. Fire rescue crews have since put the fires out, Richards said.

Military Trail is closed between Northwest 19th Street and Butts Road, and the Interstate 95 overpass at Glades Road also is closed both eastbound and westbound, according to the Boca Raton Police Department.

Richards said the scene is still active, and the city’s fire rescue crews is working with the police department to determine details. The National Transportation Safety Board also will investigate.

“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,” Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic event. We ask for patience and respect for the families involved as investigations continue.”

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