A plane crash in West Broward has left one person dead, local authorities confirmed. Broward County rescue teams located the wreckage of a small aircraft earlier today in the Florida Everglades near Alligator Alley. The crash site was nestled near mile marker 28, roughly four miles west of U.S. 27, as per details from Local 10 News.
The timeframe of the crash remains uncertain, but the discovery was made this morning. Aerial footage from Sky 10 showed that the plane had been engulfed in flames after crashing. Reports have not yet been able to conclusively say whether the crash occurred just prior to discovery or at an earlier time.
Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue units were dispatched swiftly to the scene of the disaster north of Alligator Alley, positioned between mile markers 27 and 28. As captured by 7Skyforce, the aircraft lay in shambles—broken in pieces across the marshy terrain. Firefighters on site confirmed the lone casualty of the crash, laying a yellow tarp over the victim's body, in a statement obtained by WSVN. Luckily, no other injuries were reported in relation to the incident.
Further investigations are set to determine the origin and potential cause of the accident. The ill-fated plane was said to be a Cessna, which is believed to have possibly departed from North Perry Airport on Tuesday. The specific details about the flight plan and intentions of the aircraft’s pilot remain yet to be determined as the investigation continues to unfold.
