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Jet from Texas carrying 9 people crashes near homes in Palm Beach, Florida, FAA says
By Marcus Chen
Learjet 60 crashes in Palm Beach County with 9 people aboard, FAA says
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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Officials are responding to a fiery plane crash on Sunday in Palm Beach County, according to fire rescue and the FAA. The FAA said a Learjet 60 that had departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas crashed in a residential area near Cresthaven, Florida, at around 12:50 p.m. Nine people were on board the aircraft bound for North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas, authorities said. It was not immediately clear how many people were injured. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue said the incident closed Military Trail between Cresthaven Boulevard and 10th Avenue North to all traffic. Drivers should seek alternate routes. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate. This is a developing story. Refresh for updates.
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