Nine killed in business jet crash near Palm Beach County road
A Learjet 60 bound for the Bahamas crashed into a residential area in Greenacres on Sunday, killing everyone on board.
By Enzo Almasi ·
A medium-size business jet crashed into a residential neighborhood in Palm Beach County, Florida, on Sunday afternoon. Nine people died in the accident. The aircraft was a Learjet 60.
The crash occurred at approximately 12:50 p.m. Eastern Time. It happened near Military Trail, between Cresthaven Boulevard and 10th Avenue North. The location is in the Greenacres area. Authorities described the scene as a residential zone near Cresthaven.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed that all nine individuals on board were killed. The aircraft had a maximum occupancy of two crew members and eight passengers. Duffy stated that the Federal Aviation Administration is sending a team to the site. This team will support the National Transportation Safety Board in its investigation.
Duffy posted on social media to share the news. He asked the public to pray for the families and loved ones of the victims. He described the event as a horrific tragedy. The FAA and the Department of Transportation are monitoring the situation closely.
The jet departed from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas. Its final destination was North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas. The Learjet 60 is a 58-foot aircraft manufactured by Bombardier Aerospace. It has a maximum range of just over 2,400 nautical miles.
The Associated Press reported that the jet narrowly missed several homes before impacting the area. It crashed near a roadway. It was not immediately clear if the collision caused damage to nearby structures. A massive fireball erupted during the crash.
Drivers in the area were urged to seek alternate routes due to the incident. The NTSB is leading the investigation into the cause of the crash. The FAA is providing assistance to the NTSB team on the ground.
The aircraft was traveling from Texas to the Bahamas when it went down. No other fatalities were reported outside of the plane. The exact cause of the crash is still under review. The NTSB will determine the specifics of the incident.
Source: KNBC
