Live Updates: Learjet 60 Crash in Palm Beach County
Nine lives were lost in a tragic plane crash on Sunday in Palm Beach County. The Learjet 60, en route to North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas, lost control and crashed into a road in the Greenacres area around 12:50 p.m. ET.
Key Details:
- Victims: Nine people on board the Learjet 60 perished in the crash.
- Flight Origin: Austin, Texas
- Destination: North Eleuthera Airport, Bahamas
- Cause: Initial reports indicate the pilots reported turbulence, icing, and precipitation before the crash, leading to a steep dive of the aircraft.
Witness Accounts:
- "Debris was everywhere. Debris hit my house. Everything was on fire. The road was on fire," said resident Anthony Blackmon, describing the aftermath of the crash just 500 feet from his home.
- Gov. Ron DeSantis characterized the crash as "cataclysmic," stating the plane appeared like a missile as it plummeted to the ground, leaving a large crater.
Investigation:
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation, with support from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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