Nine killed in Florida Learjet crash near Mar-a-Lago
A Learjet 60 carrying nine people crashed in Palm Beach County, Florida, killing all aboard. The accident occurred at about 12:50 p.m. local time on 1 Nov 2026, less than 11 km from President Donald J. Trump’s Mar‑a‑Lago resort. The jet had departed Austin‑Bergstrom International Airport in Texas en route to the Bahamas. Storms and heavy precipitation were reported in the area at the time, and pilots had requested a climb before the aircraft entered a steep dive. No injuries or deaths were reported on the ground.
Key facts
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the nine fatalities.
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said the crash left a crater but no ground casualties.
- The FAA and NTSB will jointly investigate the crash.
- A nearby resident reported a two‑hour power outage after the incident.
- The crash site was near Military Trail and 10th Avenue North, prompting road closures.
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Why it matters
The crash killed nine and occurred near a high‑profile presidential residence.
What changed
First published from The Independent, The Jerusalem Post, South China Morning Post, Hindustan Times and ABC News (Australia)