Private jet with 9 people on board crashes just miles from Mar-a-Lago
A Learjet 60 carrying nine people crashed Sunday in a residential area near Cresthaven, Florida, after departing Austin, Texas, for the Bahamas.
The aircraft departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was headed to North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas when the crash occurred around 12:50 p.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 1.
Emergency crews shut down Military Trail between Cresthaven Boulevard and 10th Avenue North, warning the public to avoid the area as the situation unfolded.
Investigation launched
The FAA confirmed the incident and stated that the National Transportation Safety Board will lead the investigation, with responsibility for providing all updates on the developing situation.
The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate. The NTSB will be in charge of the investigation and will provide all updates.
Emergency response
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue described the incident as an 'Aircraft Incident' on social media, urging residents to avoid the area as it would be an extended emergency operation.
Video shared online showed the aircraft dropping rapidly before an explosion sent smoke and flames into the air, capturing the terrifying moments of the crash.
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