Planes Collide at Boca Raton Airport

No injuries reported in runway incident captured on video

Mar. 27, 2026 at 9:12am

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The National Transportation Safety Board has released video footage showing a collision between two planes at Boca Raton Airport in Florida on October 28, where no injuries were reported. According to the report, a plane used by a local flight school was preparing for a mock solo flight when it was hit by another plane in the run-up area of one of the runways.

Why it matters

This incident raises concerns about runway safety and the potential for collisions at smaller regional airports, where multiple planes may be operating in close proximity during training and other flights.

The details

A student in one of the planes said he was cleared for takeoff when he saw another plane appearing to be coming toward them. His instructor then took over and steered them out of the way of a head-on collision. The other pilot told investigators he believed he had the right of way for takeoff.

  • The incident occurred on October 28, 2026.
  • The NTSB released the video footage on March 27, 2026.

The players

Boca Raton Airport

A regional airport located in Boca Raton, Florida.

National Transportation Safety Board

The U.S. government agency responsible for investigating transportation accidents and incidents.

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What they’re saying

“I was cleared for takeoff when I saw another plane coming toward us.”

— Student pilot

“I believed I had the right of way for takeoff.”

— Other pilot

What’s next

The NTSB will continue to investigate the incident and determine if any changes to airport procedures or pilot training are needed to prevent similar collisions in the future.

The takeaway

This collision highlights the importance of vigilance and clear communication among pilots operating at smaller airports, where multiple planes may be sharing the runways during training and other flights.