A Learjet 60 with nine passengers crashed in a residential area near Cresthaven, Florida, after departing from Austin, Texas. The jet was en route to the Bahamas when the incident occurred Sunday afternoon.
The crash site is located approximately nine miles from Mar-a-Lago. Witnesses reported a massive fireball erupting upon impact.
The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) has confirmed the crash occurred around 12:50 p.m. local time on November 1. In a statement, the FAA noted, “Nine people were on board.”
The aircraft had taken off from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and was bound for North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas.
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue shared information on X, stating, “Aircraft Incident. Avoid the area. This will be an extended incident.” Military Trail between Cresthaven Boulevard and 10th Avenue North has been shut down.
According to Flightradar24, the Learjet departed Austin at 15:37 and reached a cruising altitude of 41,000 feet. Near Naples, FL, the jet began its descent at 17:35, eventually entering a steep, right-hand descent.
The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate. The NTSB will be in charge of the investigation and provide updates.
Emergency crews are working at the site, asking the public to avoid the area. Video footage shows the jet dropping rapidly before an explosion.
This situation is under investigation by the FAA and NTSB, and updates will follow as more information becomes available.
Emma Bussey, a writer for Fox News Digital, has provided these details. Formerly, she worked at The Telegraph covering various desks including foreign and politics.
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