VIDEO/PHOTOS: Seven people, including four children, were hospitalized after a small plane clipped a tree and struck a moving vehicle before crashing near Lantana Airport on Monday. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) said, its units responded to the scene at about 4:30 p.m. on Lake Osbourne Drive near High Ridge Road in Lake Worth. The single-engine plane was carrying two people on board and the vehicle was carrying five, including the four children. Authorities say prior to the plane hitting the ground, it skimmed the roof of a car, causing minor damage to the roof. PBCFR says the plane had extreme damage to the nose.
According to Flight Aware, the small the plane left the Palm Beach County Park Airport (LNA) at 4:24 p.m. before it suddenly crashed on Lake Osborne Drive in Lake Worth a minute later. In an update from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), the pilot and passenger in the plane suffered minor injuries. They were take to St. Mary Medical Center by ground. Deputies say those traveling in the car were taken to a local hospital for as a precaution. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) registry identifies the planeโs owner as Valiair LC Trustee, an LLC in Ogden, Utah. At this time, it’s unclear what caused the plane to go down. Residents say this isnโt the first safety incident tied to nearby Lantana Airport. While studies over the years have shown the facility operates within mandated noise limits, neighbors remain concerned about safety and low-flying aircraft.
