Jet Crashes In Residential FL Neighborhood; Aircraft Had 9 On Board: FAA

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL — A jet carrying nine people crashed Sunday in a residential neighborhood in Palm Beach County, according to authorities.

The Learjet 60 crashed around 12:50 p.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The incident occurred on Military Trail between Cresthaven Boulevard and 10th Avenue North near Greenacres, with the road closed as of about 2:30 p.m., according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

The New York Post, citing authorities, reported there were "multiple fatalities." What appeared to be video from the scene circulating online showed an aircraft falling rapidly from the sky, a fireball and a flaming crater.

The aircraft had departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was headed to North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas, according to the FAA.

“This will be an extended incident,” Palm Beach County Fire Rescue posted on X.

Drivers were advised to avoid the area, according to the sheriff’s office.

The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.