'Like a missile coming down' - Nine killed in fiery Florida jet crash

When I look at these private jet crashes, I always wonder how much the net-worth damage is of the individuals on these planes. 9 people doesn't sound too bad, but 9 people worth 9 billion sounds pretty hectic.
 
Pilot Denys gives a brief overview (with the chilling audio), and explains the anti-ice system peculiarities of the Learjet. Also includes a brief video from pilot Adam Kinzinger:
 
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Crowley said:
I think I saw another thread about it as well...

I'm still trying to figure out exactly how big a "crater-sized hole" is.
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The world's largest verified impact crater is the Vredefort crater (also known as the Vredefort Dome), located in the Free State province of South Africa. [1, 2]

Key Facts About Vredefort Crater

  • Diameter: Originally estimated between 170 and 300 kilometers (105 to 190 miles) across.
  • Age: Approximately 2.023 billion years old, making it one of the oldest known impact sites on Earth.
  • Impact Body: Created by a massive asteroid or comet estimated to be about 10 to 15 kilometers (6.2 to 9.3 miles) wide.
  • Current State: Billions of years of erosion have worn away much of the original rim. What remains visible today is a central uplifted ring of hills known as the Vredefort Dome.

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Vredefort impact structure - Wikipedia

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RedViking said:
When I look at these private jet crashes, I always wonder how much the net-worth damage is of the individuals on these planes. 9 people doesn't sound too bad, but 9 people worth 9 billion sounds pretty hectic.
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Not only that but its could be the entire management structure of the company.

A friend of mine died in a small plane crash and they were on a management retreat. It was a family business so they were owners as well. I'm not actually sure how they worked it out after, I assume there were other shareholders that were able to step in and re-create the structure of the business. They are still going 16 years later so they did somehow figure it out.
 

Learjet N722BD Crash in Extreme Weather (Ice and Turbulence) - VASAviation​

VIEWER/LISTENER WARNING!

Again, if you haven't listened to the audio yet, consider it twice or only reading the transcript or none.This video has been edited with shaky hands and legs.

After these many years of VASAviation listening to all kinds of recordings, this is probably the most explicit and disturbing. However I find the entire situation of high importance to learn as pilots and controllers. Showing the general public what bad weather really is for aviation is also a good point.

Note to myself as a pilot and for all pilots: never ever underestimate weather. Never trust that gap. Never trust your eyes, or even the onboard radar. Never let others put you in a dangerous position. If in doubt, u-turn and fly to your last safe piece of airspace.

Note to controllers: thanks for your help and your assistance. Never forget it's pilots up there playing with the weather and trying to find the good ride, the gap... the way home. If we request something, it's most of the times for a good reason.

Note to passengers: thanks for your understanding. Never forget the pilots are also up there with you. If you're ever delayed or even cancelled for weather, never forget it's for a good reason. Weather is no joke and can take lives.

May these pilots and everyone on board rest in piece. May this accident serve as a learning experience for everyone related to aviation.
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Learjet 60 Palm Beach Crash: Shocking Cause - jeffostroff​

On Sunday afternoon at 12:51 PM, November 1, 2026, a horrific aviation tragedy unfolded in South Florida when a Learjet 60 business jet nose-dived directly into a busy Military Trail near 10 Ave North, in Greenacres, near West Palm Beach, FL. The aircraft erupted into a massive fireball upon impact at the intersection, tragically killing all nine people on board.

The private flight (N722BD) departed from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Texas at 10:37 AM CST and was on a holiday transit to North Eleuthera Airport (ELH) in the Bahamas.

While cruising peacefully at 41,000 feet, the aircraft descended to 35,000 feet near Naples to avoid severe turbulence. Moments later, the flight path intersected a violent, moisture-heavy thunderstorm cell. In a chilling final transmission to Air Traffic Control, the pilot reported an outside air temperature of -47°C, stating they were managing structural icing but had just encountered a dense wave of sudden precipitation.

The crew requested an emergency climb to 37,000 feet to escape the weather trap, but the aircraft struggled upward only 450 feet before suffering a complete, catastrophic aerodynamic stall. The jet violently rolled into a 60-degree bank, dropping out of the sky in a near-vertical plunge with terminal descent rates exceeding 32,000 feet per minute.

In this video, we perform a deep forensic breakdown of flight N722BD. We analyze the final Air Traffic Control (ATC) audio logs, break down the localized weather physics of high-altitude tropical storms, and map the minute-by-minute Flightradar24 ADS-B telemetry data.

We also examine local dashcam videos and eyewitness security footage to evaluate the leading NTSB investigation theories—including the critical aerodynamic differences between a Learjet 60 and a commercial airliner, and whether the aircraft suffered a mid-air structural tail failure before impact.
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Video commentary reports from Maximus Aviation...

Florida Learjet Crash! NEW Videos Show The Terrifying Moments.​

A Learjet carrying nine people crashed in a residential area near Cresthaven on Sunday afternoon, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

The FAA said the Learjet 60 crashed around 12:50 p.m. The aircraft had departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was headed to North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas.

Nine people were on board, according to the FAA. They were all pronounced dead on arrival.

Video from the scene shows flames, thick black smoke and debris scattered across the roadway. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue said Military Trail is closed to all traffic between Cresthaven Boulevard and 10th Avenue North. The agency described the response as an "extended incident" and urged people to avoid the area.

The FAA said the information released so far is preliminary and subject to change. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash. The NTSB will lead the investigation and provide further updates, according to the FAA.
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The FACTS We Know "SO FAR" Clearing Up The Florida Learjet Crash Facts From Social Media Fiction!​

UPDATE: Up to the minute as of Sunday Night On The Details Of The Florida Learjet Crash. There is SO MUCH Slop out there. I needed to clear the air.
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