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Nine dead after Learjet crashes in South Florida
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Key Points:
- A Learjet 60 crashed near Greenacres, Florida, on Sunday afternoon, killing all nine people on board; the victims have not been identified, and the cause of the crash is under investigation by the NTSB and FAA.
- The jet was flying from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas to North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas and encountered severe weather, including ice accumulation and turbulence, before descending rapidly and crashing.
- The crash created significant debris and a large crater near a mobile home complex, prompting evacuation efforts for about 600 residents and closure of Military Trail, a major thoroughfare in Palm Beach County.
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis praised first responders for their quick action, confirmed no injuries on the ground, and described the crash as the deadliest commercial aviation accident in Palm Beach County’s history.
- This incident is the second deadliest U.S. aviation crash of the year and the deadliest involving a Learjet 60, with investigations ongoing to determine the exact cause.
