Learjet 60 crashes near West Palm Beach with 9 aboard
The gist
A Learjet 60 flying from Austin to the Bahamas crashed near West Palm Beach, Florida, with 9 aboard.
The NTSB has opened an investigation; the crew had reported icing and turbulence.
How it unfolded
- Nov 1, 2026 17:49 UTCThe Learjet 60 crashed near West Palm Beach, Florida, at about 12:49 local time while en route from Austin to North Eleuthera in the Bahamas; the FAA said 9 people were on board.
- Nov 1, 2026The flight crew had reported icing conditions and moderate turbulence and asked for a "better ride" before the crash, according to the flight-tracking account.
- Nov 2, 2026The NTSB launched a go-team to begin investigating the crash.