Jet Crashes in Florida, Killing All 9 Onboard
A Learjet crashed near Florida Sunday, killing all passengers.
The Brief
- The jet, en route to the Bahamas, crashed near Cresthaven, Florida.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called the incident a 'horrific tragedy.'
- Authorities are investigating the crash and have closed nearby lanes.
A Learjet 60 crashed in Florida on Sunday afternoon, resulting in the deaths of all nine people on board, according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
The crash occurred near Crest, Florida, around 12:50 p.m., the Federal Aviation Administration reported. The jet had departed from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas, bound for North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas.
Duffy described the incident as a 'horrific tragedy' in a social media post, urging people to pray for the families of those involved.
The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are conducting an investigation into the crash. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office confirmed an aircraft incident is under review in the area of Military Trail.
Authorities have closed all northbound and southbound lanes in the area until further notice. The incident is currently under investigation.
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