Learjet crashes in Florida, killing nine. See how it happened

A fireball rose into the sky after the Learjet crashed in a residential area in Palm Beach County, Florida, US, November 1, 2026, in this still image obtained from social media video.

The Learjet crash site in flames moments after impact.

Investigators examine the site where a Lear jet crashed to the ground killing all nine people aboard on Sunday. Federal and state officials are investigating the disaster on Nov. 2, 2026 in Greenacres, Fla.

Investigators examine the site where a Lear jet crashed to the ground killing all nine people aboard on Sunday. Federal and state officials are investigating the disaster on Nov. 2, 2026 in Greenacres, Fla.

The crash site on near Greenacres in unincorporated Palm Beach County, Fla., on November 2, 2026.

View of the Learjet 60 crash site.

The Learjet 60 crash site on Military Trail north of 10th Avenue North near Greenacres in unincorporated Palm Beach County, Fla.

Flames rise following an aircraft incident in Palm Beach County, Fla. on Nov. 1, 2026, in this still image obtained from video. All nine people on board a Learjet were killed Nov. 1 after the plane crashed near Greenacres, Florida, according to federal authorities.The plane crashed into a mobile home neighborhood around 12:50 p.m. ET in the area of Military Trail and 10th Avenue North, causing major destruction, including fires and scattered debris.The Federal Aviation Administration said the Learjet 60 departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and was headed to North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas.

Vehicles are parked on a road that is closed following an aircraft incident in Greenacres, Fla. on Nov. 1, 2026.

First responders work at the crash site following an aircraft incident in Greenacres, Fla. on Nov. 1, 2026.

Governor Ron DeSantis talks to the media after a plane crash on Nov. 1, 2026 in Greenacres, Fla. Early reports say it was carrying nine people and crashed and erupted into flames near a residential neighborhood.

Roads are closed after a jet crashed on Nov. 1, 2026 in Greenacres, Fla.

Palm Beach County Fire Rescue on the scene of a small plane crash at Military Trail between Cresthaven Boulevard and 10th Avenue North near Greenacres on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. All nine people on board a Learjet were killed Nov. 1 after the plane crashed near Greenacres, Florida, according to federal authorities. The plane crashed into a mobile home neighborhood around 12:50 p.m. ET in the area of Military Trail and 10th Avenue North, causing major destruction, including fires and scattered debris. The Federal Aviation Administration said the Learjet 60 departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and was headed to North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas.

Roads are closed after a jet crashed on Nov. 1, 2026 in Greenacres, Florida. Early reports say it was carrying nine people and crashed and erupted into flames near a residential neighborhood.

Roads are closed after a jet crashed on Nov. 1, 2026 in Greenacres, Fla. Early reports say it was carrying nine people and crashed and erupted into flames near a residential neighborhood.