@kwtx.news.10: WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A business jet carrying nine people nose-dived into a South Florida neighborhood Sunday and erupted into a giant fireball that appeared to just miss homes before crashing near a busy roadway. All passengers on board were killed, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said. Duffy posted on X on Sunday that the Learjet 60 crashed in Palm Beach County at 12:50 p.m. and called it a “horrific tragedy.” The Federal Aviation Administration is sending a team to support the National Transportation Safety Board’s investigation into the cause, he said. It was not immediately known if anyone on the ground in the Palm Beach County neighborhood was injured or killed. The aircraft had departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was headed to the Bahamas, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Authorities did not immediately say what caused the jet to go down or who was on it. Jim Reynolds, a spokesperson for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, said it was a private aircraft. He could not immediately provide details about who was on the flight. “This is definitely a tragedy,” he said. He said the tail number for the flight was N722BD. Video shot from people inside their cars captured the terrifying moment the aircraft plunged from the sky, before striking near the roadway and exploding. Flames flickered around chunks of pavement lining the crater as people milled about, expressing shock it landed only feet from homes and only inches from passing vehicles. Thick black smoke engulfed the crash site. It was unclear if the crash caused any damage to homes. The crash occurred near Military Trail and 10th Avenue North. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office closed roads in both directions and urged motorists to avoid the area. Firefighters and other emergency personnel rushed to the scene. A woman working nearby said electricity in the area had been out for approximately two hours following the crash. The circumstances of the crash remained under investigation. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Barrel Aged Dave :

That’s a missle.

Abigail :

Wow. That white car was completely obliterated

Kim🗣️eh🍃 :

So after reading, and listening to the ATC recording they basically had ice on the wings and when they tried to climb to 37k feet the plane went into a forced nose down pitch and acceleration. Thus having the Learjet Vne (never exceed speed), and crashing at an estimated 370mph or more.

user29975300952504 :

That’s a missile you see no flying parts of plane fall down

Kim karlsen :

Missiles do not carry 9 passengers……

Angelfromheaven Will :

I would love to hear from the people in the white car!?!!! wow that was DEFINITELY A FINAL DESTINATION AND THEY ABSOLUTELY DODGED DEATH

Paula :

Definitely not any plane I’ve ever seen 😳

Brian Sorrells :

I want to know what happened to the white car

Pixie 🧚‍♂️ :

jeany :

Normally, I don’t care about things like these but the last recording was genuinely sad

IM ANDY :

So they slow down video frame by frame,and see what it was right?

MannyFlo209 :

Did anybody make it?

BeAlpha9 :

It’s crazy how that cam is pointing fight in the direction of that crash and they driving away but it’s perfect [Innocent]

4L1Y4H :

“Something just fell down” is crazy lol, this is still tragic

James Johnson :

May God hold their souls and grant peace to their families. ❤️

Stephanie Lopez :

This is why i dont do airplane! and everyone says airplane are safe then cars!

Swatson :

Why is everyone saying it hit the white car? It clearly hit in front of it and you can see the car turn right after the plane hits the ground

Laney :

😭thought it was ai, but it’s not. wtf

loveNhappiness64 :

Definitely not a missle. Missle creates more damage than that & sound of impact

🌛Chelbie🌜 :

Seen this a few scrolls before this

k :

the piece of material that got stuck on the light pole is heartbreaking

motto :

blackbox?

LLB2 :

Why is your camera angled in that direction?

Heidster C :

Seeing that up close would have terrified the hell out of me. I’d have a panic attack watching something like that so I feel really bad for those killed and those that witnessed everything. I’m so sorry geez [Teary eyed][Teary eyed][Teary eyed]

styles6289 :

Was not a plane