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NewsWPLG Local 10November 1, 2026Miami-Dade County

All 9 People Aboard Business Jet Die in Palm Beach County Crash

Photo: WPLG Local 10

A business jet carrying nine people crashed into a South Florida neighborhood on Sunday after experiencing severe weather conditions, resulting in the deaths of everyone on board. Federal and local authorities are investigating the cause of the crash while officials evacuate approximately 600 residents from a nearby mobile home community.

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Why It Matters

Residents in a Palm Beach County mobile home community face evacuation while federal investigators examine the crash site, and local roads remain closed until further notice.

Key Facts

  • All 9 people aboard the business jet died in the crash.
  • The Learjet 60 crashed in Palm Beach County on Sunday at 12:50 p.m.
  • The aircraft departed from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was headed to the Bahamas.
  • Pilots reported turbulence, icing, and precipitation while flying at 35,000 feet before requesting to climb 2,000 feet.
  • The plane entered a steep descent reaching up to 30,000 feet per minute before crashing.
  • Palm Beach County authorities are evacuating about 600 people from a nearby mobile home community.
  • The crash occurred in Greenacres, Florida.
  • Roads near the crash site will remain closed until further notice.
  • A flood watch was in effect for the region through Monday afternoon due to excessive rainfall.

Who's Mentioned

locationGreenacres“City where the crash occurred”PersonJim Reynolds“Spokesperson for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport”OrganizationLiveATC.net“Captured air traffic control recordings”PersonRon DeSantis“Florida Governor who spoke at the scene”OrganizationNational Weather Service“Issued a flood watch due to excessive rainfall”OrganizationAustin-Bergstrom International Airport“Departure airport for the jet”locationPalm Beach County“Location of the crash and mobile home evacuation”PersonSean Duffy“Transportation Secretary who posted about the crash on X”OrganizationNational Transportation Safety Board“Conducting the investigation into the crash”locationWest Palm Beach“City located about 7 miles northeast of the crash site”OrganizationFederal Aviation Administration“Sending a team to support the investigation and tracking the flight route”