Jet crashes into trailer park as emergency services race to scene
A private jet crashed into a mobile home park, reportedly demolishing at least one trailer. Authorities say there are “multiple fatalities” after the crash in Greenacres, Palm Beach County, Florida. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed there were nine people on board the $2m jet.
TL;DR
- A private Learjet 60 crashed in Greenacres, Palm Beach County, Florida.
- There were nine people on board the jet.
- The crash occurred shortly after 1 pm local time on Sunday, Nov. 1.
- The jet departed Austin, Texas, and was headed for the Bahamas.
- The aircraft clipped a tree and power lines before crashing into a mobile home park, demolishing at least one trailer.
- Authorities reported multiple fatalities.
- Palm Beach County Fire Rescue described the crash as a "mass casualty incident."
- Military Trail was closed in both directions due to the incident.
- The FAA and NTSB will investigate the crash, with the NTSB leading the investigation.