Video Shows Plane Carrying 9 People Crash in Palm Beach County, Erupting in Massive Fireball
Crash near homes and road
The business jet crashed in Palm Beach County on Sunday. Video shared on social media showed it nose-diving before hitting the ground and exploding into flames near a major road.
The impact left a large crater in the pavement. Flames rose beside a roadside utility pole, while passing vehicles were nearby and people stood close to homes.
Investigators head to site
Teams from the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration were headed to the crash site. Officials had not immediately said whether anyone on the ground was injured. The flight was bound for the Bahamas after departing Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas.
Officials respond to tragedy
Duffy called the crash a “horrific tragedy” and asked people to pray for the families and loved ones of those who died. Duffy said the Federal Aviation Administration and U.S. Department of Transportation were monitoring the crash and would share updates as they learned more.
Key points
- At least nine people died in the Sunday crash in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- The business jet was headed to the Bahamas from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas.
- It was not immediately clear whether anyone on the ground was injured.