Jet from Texas crashes near homes in Palm Beach, Florida, killing 9 on board
Details about what may have caused the crash had not yet been shared.
A Learjet 60 business jet with nine people on board crashed near residential areas in Florida on Sunday afternoon, resulting in fatalities for all nine individuals, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The aircraft departed from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was en route to the Bahamas. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed on social media that everyone on board perished, while the extent of ground injuries remained unknown.
The crash's cause had not been disclosed at the time of reporting. Jim Reynolds, a spokesperson for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, stated that the aircraft was a private jet, and he could not provide further details about the passengers. The incident led to the closure of northbound and southbound lanes of Military Trail near Cresthaven Boulevard and 10th Avenue North. Local authorities and CBS News Miami reported on the ongoing developments surrounding the tragedy.
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