Learjet 60 Crash in Greenacres, Florida: What We Know
Quick answer
A privately owned Learjet 60 crashed in Greenacres, Palm Beach County, Florida, around 12:50 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said all nine people on board were killed. The jet had left Austin, Texas, for North Eleuthera in the Bahamas. The FAA and the NTSB are investigating, and the cause has not been determined.
Key facts
- Aircraft: a Learjet 60, tail number N722BD, described as 22 years old.
- Route: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas to North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas, according to the FAA.
- People on board: nine. All nine were killed, according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
- Location: near Military Trail and 10th Avenue North in the Greenacres and Cresthaven area, a few miles south of Palm Beach International Airport.
- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visited the site and called the crash "cataclysmic." He said there were no immediate reports of anyone on the ground being hurt or killed.
- Video: dashcam and security cameras captured the crash, and reports describe the jet going down in a steep nose-down dive.
- Weather: thunderstorms were in the Palm Beach area around the time, with wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph, according to Wikipedia's summary of weather reports.
- Investigators: the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board. The cause is not yet known.
What happened
The jet crashed in a residential part of Palm Beach County and left a large crater in the road. Early reports said the aircraft hit a mobile home park and that a home was destroyed. Later reports said it came down on a road near homes. Accounts differ on how many homes were damaged, so we are not giving a number.
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue declared a mass casualty incident. By Sunday night, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said all nine people aboard had died.
Flight data reported so far
The figures below come from flight-tracking reports, not the NTSB. They may change as investigators review the official data.
| Time (UTC) | What the reports say |
|---|---|
| 17:37 | The jet began stepping down in altitude. |
| About 17:42 | It leveled off at about 35,000 feet. |
| About 17:50 | It crashed in a severe nose-down attitude. This is about 12:50 p.m. ET. |
What happens next
The NTSB leads the investigation with the FAA. In earlier crashes, the NTSB has said a preliminary report can take about 30 days and a final report 12 to 24 months. Some people online are guessing at a cause. The NTSB has not given one, and we are not repeating those guesses.
What we could not confirm
- The cause of the crash. Neither the FAA nor the NTSB has stated one.
- Who was on board. We did not find official names, and we are not naming anyone until officials or families do.
- Who owned or operated the jet.
- Whether anyone on the ground was hurt. Early statements said no immediate reports of ground injuries, but that could change.
- The exact descent data. The numbers above come from tracking reports, not investigators.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the Learjet crash?
In Greenacres, Palm Beach County, Florida, near Military Trail and 10th Avenue North.
When did the plane crash?
Around 12:50 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
How many people died in the Florida plane crash?
Nine. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said all nine people on board were killed.
Where was the Learjet going?
It left Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was headed to North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas.
Who was on the plane?
We did not find official names. We will not name anyone until officials or families do.
What caused the Learjet crash?
The cause has not been determined. The FAA and the NTSB are investigating.
What is a Learjet 60?
It is a twin-engine business jet used for private and charter flights.
Sources
- GlobalAir: Learjet 60 crashes in Palm Beach County, killing all nine aboard (Nov. 1, 2026)
- NBC 6 South Florida: Recap, 9 dead after business jet crashes (Nov. 1, 2026)
- Yahoo News: Learjet nose dives near Greenacres (Nov. 1, 2026)
- Air Data News: Learjet 60 crashes into urban area in Florida (Nov. 1, 2026)
- Beinsure: West Palm Beach plane crash (Nov. 1, 2026)
- Wikipedia: 2026 Greenacres Learjet 60 crash