A 22-year-old Learjet 60 carrying an estimated nine passengers crashed on Sunday afternoon in the Greenacres community of Palm Beach County, Florida. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the twin-engine jet experienced a rapid, steep descent, plummeting from 35,250 feet to 8,750 feet in just over one minute—a rate of approximately 350 feet per second—before striking the ground. 1 dead, 8 injured in Alabama shooting after football game, police say. 2 college students found dead after going missing while hiking, police say.
The aircraft, which records show is owned by a private entity and has previously been used as a rental, had departed from Austin, Texas, and was en route to North Eleuthera in the Bahamas.
Witnesses and online footage indicated that the jet impacted the ground nose-first, resulting in a large fireball and leaving a crater in close proximity to a shopping center near Military Trail, between Cresthaven Boulevard and 10th Avenue. Margaret Qualley, Jack Antonoff file for divorce after 3 years of marriage.
Emergency responders and aviation officials have not yet provided information regarding potential casualties or survivors. The incident site remains a focal point for authorities managing the aftermath of the crash. There was no immediate word from authorities on deaths and injuries.
A formal investigation is underway, with the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) collaborating to determine the cause of the sudden drop in altitude and subsequent impact. Authorities have noted that the situation is currently a developing story as officials continue to collect evidence from the crash scene.
