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Reports: 3 dead in plane crashes near Ft. Lauderdale

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (WWBT) -

At least three people are reportedly dead after a plane crash at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.

Fire and police officials say there were no survivors in the crash around 4:30 p.m. Friday, reports WSVN.com.

Aerial video shows several cars charred in a parking lot near the airport and firefighters attempting to put out flames.

According to the FAA, the plane is a Piper PA31 and the small, twin-engine plane crashed shortly after departure.

The victims have not been identified and officials aren't sure why the plane crashed.

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