Nine killed as Learjet crashes and burns in Florida residential area
A private jet travelling from Texas to the Bahamas crashed in Palm Beach County on Sunday, killing all nine people aboard.
At a glance
- Nine people died in the crash; their identities have not been released
- The jet was travelling from Texas to the Bahamas when it crashed
- No deaths reported on the ground, but debris field affected nearby residents
- This is the second deadliest aviation crash in the US this year
A Learjet crashed and caught fire in a residential area of Palm Beach County, Florida on Sunday afternoon, killing nine people on board. The aircraft had departed from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was headed to North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
There were no reported deaths on the ground, though the crash created a significant debris field and blocked access to a mobile home park, leaving about 600 residents in need of temporary shelter. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the incident, with NTSB investigators arriving at the site Sunday and Monday.
Why it matters
The crash is the second deadliest aviation incident in the United States in 2024, highlighting ongoing aviation safety concerns.
Original reporting
- Saudi Gazette — LatestNine die after a Learjet erupts into flames in Florida air crash
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