GREENACRES, FLORIDA | AVIATION & SAFETY | November 2, 2026
Quick Take
- A Learjet 60 flying from Austin to the Bahamas crashed on Military Trail near Greenacres on Sunday, killing all nine people on board.
- Military Trail is closed between 10th Avenue North and Purdy Lane until further notice, possibly for weeks.
- No injuries on the ground have been reported, but shelters are open for hundreds of displaced residents.
What’s happening?
A business jet carrying nine people nose-dived into a busy stretch of Military Trail on Sunday afternoon. It burst into a fireball and left a large crater in the roadway. Dashcam footage of the moment of impact is now spreading quickly online.
The aircraft was a 22-year-old twin-engine Learjet 60. It had taken off from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was heading to North Eleuthera in the Bahamas. Governor Ron DeSantis called the crash cataclysmic, saying the jet looked like a missile coming down.
The crew reported turbulence, icing, and heavy rain before asking to climb higher. The pilot then declared an emergency. FAA data shows the jet dropped from about 35,250 feet to 8,750 feet in roughly one minute before impact.
Where and when?
The crash happened around 12:50 PM on Sunday, November 1, according to the FAA. The jet came down on Military Trail between Cresthaven Boulevard and 10th Avenue North. The site is in an unincorporated area near Greenacres and Palm Springs, about 7 miles southwest of West Palm Beach.
By the Numbers
| Detail | Figure |
|---|---|
| People on board | 9 |
| Deaths on the ground | 0 reported |
| Aircraft age | 22 years |
| Altitude lost in final minute | About 26,500 feet |
Who feels it most?
Families living near the crash site are facing the biggest disruption. Palm Beach County opened shelters for hundreds of residents who had to leave their homes while crews worked the scene. Some nearby areas also reported power outages after the explosion.
Drivers who rely on Military Trail will feel the impact for weeks. A county commissioner warned that parts of the roadway could face an extended closure because of the damage left by the crater.
Families of the victims are still waiting for answers. As of Monday morning, authorities had not publicly released the names of the nine people on board.
What should you do?
Avoid Military Trail between 10th Avenue North and Purdy Lane/Alameda Drive and use alternate north and south routes. Palm Beach County says the closure will stay in place until further notice.
Do not touch any debris you find near your home or business. Report it to local authorities so investigators can collect it. Be careful with names shared on social media, too. A representative for singer Lenny Kravitz confirmed that viral claims he was on the plane are false.
What comes next?
The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation with help from the FAA. An NTSB team returned to the site Monday morning to examine the wreckage. Investigators will look at weather, possible icing, flight controls, and pilot actions.
The NTSB usually releases a preliminary report within about 30 days. A final report on the likely cause can take one to two years.
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