All nine people aboard a Learjet 60 registered N722BD died when it crashed in Palm Beach County, Florida, on Sunday, 1 November 2026, US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed. The aircraft was flying from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to North Eleuthera in the Bahamas.
The jet came down near Military Trail and 10th Avenue North at approximately 12:50 local time, erupting into flames. Authorities closed the surrounding roads. Whether anyone on the ground was injured had not been confirmed in the latest reporting.
According to a CNN report, the crew reported icing and moderate turbulence before declaring an emergency during a rapid descent. These reports do not establish the cause. The National Transportation Safety Board will lead the investigation, supported by the FAA; the identities of those aboard have not yet been released.
Sources: Associated Press · ABC News