Learjet with 9 aboard crashes in Palm Beach, Florida: FAA
The jet had taken off from Austin, Texas, and was headed to the Bahamas, according to the FAA.
On Sunday, a Learjet 60 business jet crashed in Greenacres, a city within Palm Beach County, Florida. According to flight-tracking data, the aircraft originated from Austin, Texas. The plane was reported to have experienced a rapid descent over West Palm Beach before coming to a halt on S. Military Trail in Greenacres. Social media videos have emerged, depicting burning debris, flames, and the aircraft's swift vertical plunge just prior to the crash.
The exact number of passengers on board and whether any were injured remain undetermined. Witnesses have reported to social media that the plane collided with a power line before plummeting into a trailer park. However, authorities have not yet verified these accounts or issued an official statement on the matter.
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