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Nine killed in Learjet crash in Florida; federal investigation underway

World · First reported 1 Nov, 15:38 · Updated 19:46

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A Learjet 60 carrying nine people crashed in a residential area of Palm Beach County, Florida, around 12:50 p.m. Sunday, killing everyone aboard. The aircraft had departed Austin, Texas, for the Bahamas, and the FAA and NTSB are investigating the cause.

  • The Learjet 60 crashed near a roadway in Palm Beach County; officials said all nine people aboard died.
  • The aircraft departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was headed to the Bahamas.
  • Officials had not announced the cause of the crash or identified the people aboard.
  • The FAA is supporting the NTSB investigation into the crash.
  • Authorities reported no immediate injuries or deaths on the ground, and about 600 residents of a nearby mobile-home community were being evacuated.
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Aircraft
Learjet 60
Time
Around 12:50 p.m. Sunday
Fatalities
Nine people aboard, all reported dead
Route
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Texas, to the Bahamas
Investigation
FAA team supporting the NTSB investigation

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