Broward County Aviation Department
Coverage of Broward County Aviation Department in the Nexus archive.
- Avianca to begin operating from Terminal 4 at FLL
Avianca is relocating its operations at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport from Terminal 1 to Terminal 4 to accommodate increased flight activity and streamline operations. The airline's first flight from Terminal 4 will depart to Bogotá, Colombia, on Monday, with the move aimed at improving passenger flow and efficiency for international travelers.
- Bodycam video shows moments after small plane crashed near Pembroke Pines hospital
Bodycam video captures the aftermath of a small plane crash near Pembroke Pines hospital on May 29, which injured two women. Witnesses reported engine failure and the plane hitting a tree before crashing. City officials have raised concerns about frequent crashes at North Perry Airport, with 13 crashes and 20 incidents recorded since 2020. A safety study commissioned by county leaders is ongoing, and the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the latest crash.
- ‘You saved my girls': Man honored for heroic actions after Pembroke Pines plane crash
Nathan Gansert was honored by Pembroke Pines for aiding two women after a Cessna C172P plane crash on May 29. The pilot, Vanessa Ledo, and student pilot, Earlene E. Clarke Thomas, were hospitalized but expected to survive. Gansert received a Civilian Special Recognition Award for his actions.
- Small plane crash lands near North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines
A small plane crashed near North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines, with two occupants reported conscious and breathing. The Cessna C172P crash-landed on the grounds of South Florida State Hospital, and the FAA is investigating the cause.