Nine killed in Learjet 60 crash near West Palm Beach

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Published: November 1, 2026

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Updated: November 2, 2026 (1h ago)

First reported by: Flightradar24 Blog

Learjet 60N722BDNational Transportation Safety BoardFederal Aviation AdministrationFlightradar24Austin-Bergstrom International AirportNorth Eleuthera AirportGreenacres

In brief

A Learjet 60 carrying nine people from Austin to the Bahamas crashed in Palm Beach County after a rapid descent; all aboard died, and the NTSB investigation is beginning.

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Reported descent rate during the final event
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A Learjet 60 crashed in Palm Beach County, Florida, at about 12:50 p.m. local time on November 1, 2026, during a flight from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas. The aircraft, registered N722BD, carried nine people. Multiple reports citing U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said all nine aboard died. The jet struck in a residential area near Greenacres and Military Trail, where the impact and fire affected nearby homes and infrastructure.

The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation. Flightradar24’s account of…

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