Small Plane Crashes in Lantana Killing 2

Two people were killed after a small plane crashed at Palm Beach County Park Airport in Lantana Sunday night.

Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office officials said deputies responded to the crash shortly before 9:30 p.m.

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When deputies arrived, they found the plane engulfed in flames. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue responded and extinguished the fire.

Footage from the scene showed the small plane torn to pieces about 1,000 feet from the runway.

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Officials said the bodies of two men were found in the wreckage. Their identities haven't been released but a friend identified them as a flight instructor and student.

Last night around 9:26 PM, Deputies responded to a place crash at the Lantana Airport. Upon arrival the plane was engulfed with flames which were extinguished by PBCFR. Two deceased W/M victims were observed in the wreckage.

The scene was contained by PBSO overnight. FAA and… https://t.co/ZOpJkZ7p1B pic.twitter.com/UW9gMqgv1t
— PBSO (@PBCountySheriff) March 6, 2023