A devastating plane crash in South Florida has claimed the lives of all nine people aboard a private...

A devastating plane crash in South Florida has claimed the lives of all nine people aboard a private business jet after the aircraft plunged into a residential neighborhood Sunday afternoon, erupting into a massive fireball.

The crash happened around 12:50 p.m. Sunday, November 1, in Palm Beach County, near Military Trail and 10th Avenue North.

Authorities identified the aircraft as a Bombardier Learjet 60. The jet had departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was headed to North Eleuthera in the Bahamas when disaster struck.

According to information from air traffic control, the pilot reported moderate turbulence, icing conditions and precipitation before the aircraft began rapidly losing altitude.

In the final moments, the pilot issued a mayday call as the jet entered a steep, uncontrolled descent. Air traffic control recordings captured the chilling words: "We're going to crash into the ground."

The aircraft struck the ground near the entrance to a mobile home community, leaving a large crater, burning debris and significant damage to the roadway. Dashcam video captured the terrifying moment the jet slammed into the ground and exploded.

Approximately 600 residents from the nearby mobile home community were affected by the crash and evacuation efforts. Authorities reported no immediate injuries or deaths among people on the ground.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited the area and described the crash as catastrophic. Military Trail was closed as emergency crews secured the scene and investigators began examining the wreckage.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the crash. Weather conditions, including reported icing and turbulence, are among the circumstances investigators will examine. The official cause has not yet been determined.

All nine people aboard the aircraft were killed.

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Source note: Star News TV · Nov 2, 2026 1:41 PM.