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Nine people killed in Learjet 60 crash in Palm Beach County, Florida
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Nine people aboard a Learjet 60 died Sunday afternoon when the aircraft crashed in Palm Beach County, Florida, after traveling from Texas toward the Bahamas. Federal authorities, including the FAA and NTSB, are investigating the incident, and officials have not yet released the identities of those on board.
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A fatal plane crash involving nine individuals triggered an ongoing federal investigation by the NTSB and FAA into the cause of the disaster.
Key Facts
- Nine people aboard a Learjet 60 were killed after the plane crashed in Palm Beach County, Florida, on Sunday afternoon.
- The aircraft had departed from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was headed to North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas.
- The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed there were zero survivors among the nine crew members and passengers.
- Officials have not yet released the identities of the victims or specified the breakdown of crew members versus passengers.
- The National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB) dispatched a go team to begin investigating the incident and scheduled a media briefing for Monday.
- Dashcam video captured by Storyful showed the plane hitting the ground nose-down, catching fire, and exploding.
Who's Mentioned
PersonRon DeSantis“Florida Governor who spoke about the crash during a Sunday press conference.”OrganizationNTSB“Sending teams to Florida to investigate the crash.”locationFlorida“State where the crash occurred and investigations are taking place.”locationTexas“State where the flight originated.”locationAustin-Bergstrom International Airport“Departure airport in Texas.”locationNorth Eleuthera Airport“Intended destination airport in the Bahamas.”otherLearjet 60“The aircraft involved in the crash.”OrganizationStoryful“Video wire service that secured dashcam footage of the crash.”locationBahamas“Country of the intended destination.”locationPalm Beach County“Location where the plane crashed.”PersonSean. Duffy“Transportation Secretary who stated nine people aboard were killed.”OrganizationFederal Aviation Administration“Provided information on the flight path and number of occupants.”