U.S. · AviationConfirmedCause under investigation
Nine killed as business jet crashes onto a Palm Beach County road
The Learjet was flying from Austin to the Bahamas. Federal investigators are working to determine the cause.
What we know
- A Learjet 60 crashed near Greenacres, Fla., around 12:50 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1. All nine people aboard died. NBC6 Miami
- The flight was going from Austin, Texas, to North Eleuthera, Bahamas. FAA via CW34
- The pilots had reported turbulence, icing and precipitation before the crash. NBC6 Miami
- The FAA and NTSB are investigating. Gov. Ron DeSantis visited the site. CW34 · NBC6
Still unknown: The cause. No official finding has been released.
What to watch
The NTSB's preliminary report, which lays out the facts investigators have confirmed.
