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BREAKINGLearjet from Austin to the Bahamas crashes in Florida; all 9 aboard killed
Developing Updated Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 ยท 8:15 PM Central

Learjet from Austin to the Bahamas crashes in Florida; all 9 aboard killed

A private Learjet 60 that took off from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bound for North Eleuthera in the Bahamas, crashed in a Palm Beach County neighborhood Sunday afternoon. The NTSB is investigating.

Our thoughts are with the families of the nine people aboard. This page lists only what officials and named news outlets have confirmed, with a link for every fact. It will be updated as the NTSB releases findings.

What we know

What happened
A twin-engine Learjet 60 crashed near Military Trail, between Cresthaven Boulevard and 10th Avenue in the Greenacres area of Palm Beach County, Florida, Sunday, Nov. 1. (ABC News, citing authorities)
When
About 12:50 p.m. Eastern, according to the FAA. (KUT, citing the FAA)
Route
Departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas, bound for North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas. (Fox 13 / ABC News, citing the FAA)
Who was aboard
Nine people. All nine were killed. Officials have not released names or said how many were crew. (KUT; Fox 13, citing the FAA)
The aircraft
A 22-year-old Learjet 60. Records show it belongs to a private company and has been used as a rental. (ABC News)
The descent
FAA data show the jet dropped from 35,250 feet to 8,750 feet in a little over a minute, roughly 350 feet per second, before impact. (ABC News, citing the FAA)
On the ground
Videos show the jet hitting nose-first and bursting into flames, leaving a crater near a shopping center. Injuries on the ground had not been reported at last update. (ABC News; KUT)
Investigation
The NTSB is leading the investigation with the FAA. An NTSB go-team was dispatched, and a media briefing is expected Monday. (Fox 13; KUT)

What we don't know yet

  • What caused the rapid descent
  • Whether the crew made a distress call
  • Weather along the route at the time
  • The names of the nine people aboard
  • Who owned and operated the flight

The video

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The coverage

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Screenshot of the KUT 90.5 (Austin) report as published
KUT 90.5 (Austin)

9 people killed when plane from Austin crashes in Florida

Screenshot of the ABC News report as published
ABC News

Learjet with 9 aboard crashes in Palm Beach County, Florida: FAA

Screenshot of the Fox 13 report as published
Fox 13

Florida plane crash: What we know about the victims

Screenshot of the KPRC 2 Houston report as published
KPRC 2 Houston

Nine killed in Learjet crash in Florida; jet took off in Austin

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