closer we started seeing plane debris. but i would say that the largest chunk of the plane that i could actually visually put my eyes on -- is probably not much larger than about 50 feet. >> this is the plane before it took off this morning in miami. the 767 won of 30 in amazon fleet it was 26 years old according to information on its tail member although aviation expert tells fox news the age of the plane would only be relevant if maintenance was not done correctly. the plane was manufactured by boeing and a about 30 minutes ago they put out a statement reading we're concerned by the safety of the three people reported to be onboard the plane. we are prepared to provide technical assistance the national transportation safety board has investigates the accident. the weather in houston was clear so visibility should not have been a problem. but the plane may have crossed through some storm cells on its way into texas. around 12:38 p.m. that aircraft ascended 12,000 feet in just 30 seconds.