Nine people lost their lives after a private plane crashed into an area inhabited in the American state of Florida. The plane crashed into a very lane street, causing explosion and considerable damage without causing casualties or injuries on earth. Authorities have begun investigating the causes of the accident, while poor weather conditions and reported flight problems are among the elements under consideration.
The 60th Learjet plane was launched from the town of Austin, Texas, and was traveling to the Bahamas on Sunday, near the Cresthaven area, Palm Beach County. According to US Transport Secretary Sean Duffy, the nine people on board have lost their lives. At the same time, no victims or injuries are reported on earth.
Communication records with air traffic control indicate that the crew had reported moderate turbulence and problems with the ice during flight. Shortly before the crash, a crew member declared an emergency and warned that the plane was coming down at great speed. According to flight tests, the aircraft was losing altitude by hundreds of feet per second.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis described the accident scene as shocking. It was like a rocket falling from the sky, followed by a massive explosion and debris spreading everywhere, he said.
Local authorities evacuated about 600 residents from a community near the crash site. The crash also caused damage to local infrastructure, including the water supply network, while the road where the accident occurred is expected to remain closed for at least 30 days.
Federal Aviation Administration ( The FAA, in co-operation with the National Transport Security Board, has started investigating the causes of the accident. Transport Secretary Sean Duffy described the event as a terrible tragedy and expressed condolences for the families of the victims.
At the time of the crash, there were reports of storms and heavy rainfall in the area. American President Donald Trump had stayed earlier in his Mar-a-Lago resort, but left an airport nearby about an hour before the accident.
Source Layer: RTKLive
