A Learjet 60 carrying nine people crashed near a residential area in Palm Beach County, Florida, late Sunday afternoon, November 1, 2026. The Federal Aviation Administration reported that the aircraft went down just before 1 p.m. local time near the Cresthaven area. The FAA noted the jet had departed from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was traveling toward the Bahamas.
The crash occurred near Military Trail, between Cresthaven Boulevard and 10th Avenue North. In response to the incident, the Palm Beach Sheriff's Office closed all northbound and southbound lanes in that area until further notice. While specific details regarding the cause of the crash have not been released, the FAA is investigating the incident. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis provided an update regarding the crash later that day. The status and identities of the nine individuals aboard the Learjet 60 were not immediately reported.
Commuters and residents in Palm Beach County face immediate changes to their daily routines due to the closure of Military Trail, a major local thoroughfare. This closure impacts all lanes near Cresthaven Boulevard and 10th Avenue North, potentially delaying travel. The event also marks a disruption of international travel for the flight departing from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
The investigation will likely examine the cause of the crash, a process typically involving the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Preliminary reports in aviation accidents are usually published within 30 days, while final conclusions can take 12 to 24 months.