Jet from Texas carrying 9 people crashes near homes in Palm Beach, Florida, FAA says
The NTSB is leading the probe as officials say the jet reported icing and turbulence before the crash.
- On Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, a Learjet 60 carrying nine people crashed in a residential area of Palm Beach County, Florida, erupting into a massive fireball.
- The Bahamas-bound jet departed from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was headed to North Eleuthera Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
- First responders, including Greenacres Fire Rescue, were dispatched near Cresthaven, Military Trail, and 10th Avenue North, while The Palm Beach County Sheriff closed all lanes in the area.
- Video of the crash showed the aircraft nose-diving from the sky before erupting into flames, as authorities continue updating details from the developing scene.
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A private jet on the way from Texas to the Bahamas almost perpendicularly crashed into a residential area in Florida on Sunday. All nine people on board were killed. Shortly before, the crew had reported icy and turbulence. Then followed a Mayday call and the desperate warning of the impending impact. According to previous authorities, people remained unharmed, but around 600 residents had to leave their homes.
Right next to a highway. Nine people died.
The accident occurred in a busy residential area. Why the machine crashed is so far unclear.
Nine people dead in Learjet crash in south Florida, officials say - Regional Media News
By Julie Ingwersen CHICAGO, Nov 1 (Reuters) - A Learjet crashed on Sunday afternoon in a residential area in Palm Beach County, Florida, killing all nine people on board, US transportation officials said. The private jet had taken off from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas [...]
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