A Learjet 60 crashed in a South Florida neighborhood on Sunday, killing all nine people on board. The jet, which had departed from Austin, Texas, was headed to the Bahamas. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the fatalities and stated that the FAA is investigating the incident. Eyewitnesses reported the aircraft crashed near a busy roadway, narrowly missing homes. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
Key facts
- All nine individuals aboard the Learjet 60 died in the crash.
- The jet crashed in Palm Beach County, Florida, at 12:50 p.m.
- The aircraft was en route from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to the Bahamas.
- The FAA and NTSB are investigating the crash.
- Electricity in the area was reported to be out for approximately two hours after the incident.
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