Bahamas-Bound Jet Crashes Near Florida Road, All Nine Aboard Killed
What Happened
A Learjet 60 carrying nine people crashed near a busy roadway in Palm Beach County, Florida, on November 1, killing everyone aboard. The privately operated aircraft had departed Austin, Texas, and was heading to the Bahamas. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said there were no immediate reports of deaths or injuries on the ground. The National Transportation Safety Board, supported by the Federal Aviation Administration, is investigating the cause.
Key Takeaways
All nine people aboard were killed, but authorities have not yet determined what caused the aircraft to crash. The federal investigation is now underway.