1 killed, 2 hurt when small Cessna plane crashes at North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines
PEMBROKE PINES - One person was killed and two others were critically injured when the small Cessna plane they were on crashed during takeoff on the east side of North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines, authorities said.
The two survivors were taken to Memorial Regional Hospital for treatment while the third victim was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.
The incident occurred shortly before noon at the airport, located at 101 SW 77th Way.
Officials with Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue said two people, who were critically injured, had to be extricated from the wreckage following the crash, which resulted in a small fuel spill that was contained.
Live video from the scene showed at least one person being loaded onto a stretcher and placed into an ambulance.
Police said in a social media post that the crash occurred on airport property and it did not affect any homes or businesses outside the airport.
Officials said the cause of the crash was under investigation.