NewsNBC 6 South FloridaMay 29, 2026Broward
Small plane crashes near North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines
A small plane crashed on the grounds of the South Florida State Hospital shortly after departing North Perry Airport on Friday. Both occupants survived the crash and were reported to be conscious and breathing.
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The incident involves an aviation accident on state hospital grounds, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Key Facts
- A Cessna C172P plane crashed on the grounds of South Florida State Hospital at 800 E. Cypress Drive.
- The crash occurred on Friday at approximately 11:30 a.m. shortly after takeoff from North Perry Airport.
- Two people were on board the aircraft at the time of the crash.
- Both occupants were reported as conscious and breathing following the incident.
- No additional injuries were reported on the ground.
- The Federal Aviation Administration is currently investigating the cause of the crash.
- North Perry Airport passed its annual Florida Department of Transportation inspection earlier this month for the 26th consecutive year.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationBroward County Aviation DepartmentotherCessna C172PlocationNorth Perry AirportOrganizationFlorida Department of TransportationlocationPembroke Pineslocation800 E. Cypress DriveOrganizationPembroke Pines PoliceOrganizationFederal Aviation AdministrationlocationSouth Florida State Hospital