Nine dead in small plane crash near Trump's Florida home
Summary
A Learjet 60 crashed in Palm Beach County, Florida, killing all nine people on board and prompting an investigation by federal authorities. The wreck occurred near Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, and nearby residents were evacuated.
Key Points
- A Learjet 60 crashed in a neighborhood in Palm Beach County, Florida, killing all nine people aboard.
- The aircraft had departed from Austin, Texas and was headed for the Bahamas when it went down near Cresthaven, close to Mar-a-Lago.
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis described the crash as a "cataclysmic plane crash" and said no one on the ground was reported injured.
- The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the incident, while audio suggests the crew reported turbulence and an emergency before impact.
