Boca Raton is located roughly 25 miles south of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach. The city’s airport has become increasingly used by visitors associated with Trump, as enhanced security at Palm Beach International Airport has made access more complicated.

One eyewitness posted on X (formerly Twitter): “Possible plane crash right outside my office today. Shook the whole building. Unfortunately I’m certain lives were lost here today.”

“Thoughts and prayers to anyone who survived and the families of those who didn’t. If you’re in Boca stay away from military trail near the glades overpass,” the post continued. Footage shared by the same witness showed small fires still burning at the crash site.

Emergency crews quickly responded, shutting down the surrounding roads and railways while they worked to contain the scene. Local media have since reported that the fires have been extinguished.

The aircraft had reportedly been suffering from mechanical issues before it nosedived into the ground. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has announced that it will be conducting a full investigation into the incident.

This tragic crash came just a day after a sightseeing helicopter went down in New York City’s Hudson River, claiming the lives of the pilot and a Spanish family onboard.