Plane Crashes in Florida While Carrying Hurricane Melissa Relief Supplies

Plane Crashes in Coral Springs, Florida

Aircraft Carried Hurricane Relief Supplies

Two Dead After the Tragedy

According to the EFE news agency, a small aircraft carrying relief supplies for victims of Hurricane Melissa crashed Monday in a residential area of Coral Springs, south of Florida, leaving two people dead, local authorities confirmed.

The accident occurred at 10:19 a.m. (local time), shortly after the plane took off from the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport bound for the Caribbean, where it was set to deliver food, medicine, and emergency goods to hurricane-stricken communities.

The aircraft, a Beechcraft B100 King Air turbo-prop, went down in the Windsor Bay neighborhood of Coral Springs, within the Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area.

Authorities have not yet released the victims’ identities but confirmed that no local residents were injured.

Officials Confirm Two Deaths in Coral Springs

Plane Crash – Date: Monday 10 November 2025

Type: Beechcraft B100 King Air

Owner/operator: International Air Services Inc Trustee
Registration: N30HG
MSN: BE-14
Year of manufacture: 1976
Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities: 0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed… pic.twitter.com/g0nDr3KE6R

— PLANES OF LEGEND  (@PlanesOfLegend) November 10, 2025

“The Coral Springs Police Department can confirm that two people tragically lost their lives following an aircraft crash that occurred on November 10 at 10:19 a.m.,” the City of Coral Springs said in an official statement.

A loud explosion and plumes of black smoke alarmed residents, who immediately alerted emergency services.

Police and firefighters cordoned off the area to contain the fire and prevent potential fuel leaks.

“Residents may notice a strong smell of fuel in the air. While most of the smoke has cleared, it may take time to fully dissipate. The city advises residents to remain indoors and keep doors closed,” officials added.

Investigation Underway into the Florida Plane Crash

Plane Crashes in Florida While Carrying Hurricane Melissa Relief Supplies – PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK

Teams from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are already at the scene gathering evidence to determine the cause of the crash.

Authorities have asked residents for patience, noting that there will be a strong police presence while the investigation continues.

The plane had been loaded with humanitarian supplies — including water, food, and medical kits — destined for Jamaica, one of the countries hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm of the current Atlantic hurricane season.

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on October 28 as a Category 5 storm, leaving a trail of destruction that also reached Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Panama, and Cuba.

Hurricane Melissa’s Destruction Across the Caribbean

Two dead after Florida plane crash during aid mission — Photo: EFE

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on October 28 as a Category 5 hurricane, leaving a trail of destruction that also reached Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Panama, and Cuba.

With sustained winds exceeding 160 mph (260 km/h), the cyclone left more than 80 people dead across the Caribbean and affected over 3.5 million people in total.

Since then, civil organizations and Caribbean migrant communities in Florida have organized collection drives and humanitarian flights to send support to the devastated countries.

The downed aircraft was part of this chain of solidarity led by Caribbean residents in the United States.

Although authorities have not yet released details about the exact type of cargo or the flight plan, sources close to Fort Lauderdale Airport indicated that it was a privately owned aircraft adapted for humanitarian transport.

Plane Crashes in Florida During Humanitarian Mission

The NTSB will lead the technical investigation, while the FAA will oversee operational safety and aircraft certification aspects.

Investigators will have to determine whether the crash was caused by a mechanical failure, human error, or adverse weather conditions, although preliminary reports indicate that visibility was good at the time of takeoff.

The Coral Springs plane crash represents a major emotional setback for this network of aid, but organizers have stated that they will continue with the planned missions in the coming days.

Meanwhile, local authorities are keeping the area under surveillance and urging residents not to approach the crash site until the cleanup and evidence collection are complete.