Nine people have been killed after a private business jet crashed in a residential neighbourhood in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States.

The tragic incident occurred on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when a Learjet 60 carrying nine people crashed in the Greenacres area, erupting into a massive fireball near a busy roadway.

According to reports, the aircraft departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was heading to North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas.

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed that all nine people aboard the aircraft died in the crash.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis described the incident as a catastrophic tragedy, saying the aircraft appeared to come down like a missile before leaving a large crater beside the road.

Fortunately, authorities reported no immediate deaths or injuries among people on the ground.

Residents evacuated

The crash affected a nearby residential community, forcing authorities to evacuate approximately 600 residents while emergency officials secured the area.

Roads around the crash site were also closed as emergency responders worked to manage the situation.

Investigation begins

Preliminary reports indicated that the pilots had communicated concerns about icing, turbulence and precipitation before the aircraft went down.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), with assistance from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

The cause of the accident has not yet been officially established.

The identities of the nine victims had not been publicly confirmed in the reports available at the time of publication.

Utelnova will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as more information emerges.