Everglades Plane Crash Claims Two Lives in Broward
A tragic incident unfolded in the Florida Everglades near Broward County, where the wreckage of a small plane crash resulted in the loss of two lives, officials confirmed.
The crash site, located north of Interstate 75 near mile marker 28, was discovered on Wednesday. Chopper 6 captured the scene, showing the damaged aircraft amidst the swampy terrain and the swift response of the Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue team via airboat.
#BSFR is operating at the scene of a small aircraft down in the area of MM32 on the north side of Alligator Alley. @BSO_KANE on scene gathering details. pic.twitter.com/0hPwbIvYtU
— Broward Sheriff (@browardsheriff) January 24, 2024
Despite their efforts, the two individuals on board were found deceased, their identities yet to be disclosed.
Timeline and Investigation
The ill-fated single-engine Cessna reportedly departed from North Perry Airport on Tuesday evening and lost contact shortly after.
The delay in reporting the aircraft’s disappearance until Wednesday morning added to the complexity of the rescue operations. BSO Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Michael Kane remarked on the challenging time-lapse, noting the prolonged duration the victims were in the Everglades.
“They were beyond help at this point in time,” Kane said. “If the aircraft went down as it apparently did at 6:45, you’re talking, you know, 16 hours, 18 hours of those two parties being out there in the Everglades.”
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, alongside the National Transportation Safety Board.
As the community grapples with this unfortunate event, authorities are working diligently to uncover the details of the incident and provide closure to the affected families.
With information from NBC Miami
