9 dead after business jet crashes in Florida neighborhood
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Live updates: 9 dead after business jet crashes in Florida neighborhood
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• Published 4 hours ago • Updated 5 minutes ago
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Nine people were killed Sunday when a business jet crashed onto a Palm Beach road.
What to Know
- Nine people were killed when a Learjet 60 crashed onto a road in Palm Beach County, Florida, authorities said.
- The crash occurred in the Greenacres area around 12:50 p.m.
- The plane was traveling from Austin, Texas, to North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas.
NTSB Investigation
The NTSB is leading the investigation, with support from the FAA. It was not immediately clear if anyone on the ground was injured.
Details of the Crash
The aircraft, which had departed from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was bound for North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas, crashed near Cresthaven at about 12:50 p.m. ET, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Transportation Secretary's Statement
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said all nine people on board were killed in the crash.
"The FAA is sending a team to the scene to support the NTSB's investigation. Please join me in praying for the families and loved ones of those we lost."
Updates
- 15 MINS AGO - 3:12 PM PST - Jet pilot reported turbulence, icing and precipitation before crash (Based on air traffic control recordings and flight tracking data)
- 41 MINS AGO - 2:46 PM PST - Witness describes aftermath: 'Looked like a meteor hit the ground'
- 53 MINS AGO - 2:34 PM PST - Governor DeSantis comments on crash
- 1 HOUR AGO - 1:38 PM PST - Jet appeared to narrowly miss homes in crash near residential area