A small plane with three people onboard reported a mechanical issue before it crashed Friday morning after leaving the Boca Raton Airport in Florida.
The Cessna 310 aircraft went down around 10:20 a.m. ET, the Federal Aviation Administration said. It was headed to Tallahassee International Airport.
A source with knowledge of the situation told NBC News that the pilot reported rudder issues before the crash.
The plane seemed to circle in the air before turning back toward the airport in Boca Raton, NBC South Florida reported. Witnesses who work in the area reported seeing the aircraft flying low and then felt the building shake.
The plane burst into flames after it crashed, according to the news station.
Video showed debris scattered across a roadway and on train tracks, the station reported. What appeared to be two bodies could be seen in the debris as well as a damaged vehicle, NBC South Florida reported.
Police said in a post on X just before 11 a.m. that the area of Military Trail and Glades Road was closed due to the crash.
It’s not clear what caused the crash. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.
The Boca Raton airport briefly closed following the crash.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
