Florida jet crash that killed 9 sounded like bomb going off, witness says

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Florida jet crash that killed 9 sounded like bomb going off, witness says. (2026, November 2). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/florida-jet-crash-killed-9-on-board/

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Cristian Benavides reported that a private jet carrying nine individuals crashed at high speed in Palm Beach, Florida, after taking off from Texas en route to the Bahamas. The crash reportedly created an explosion so loud it was compared to a bomb going off by some witnesses.

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A Learjet 60 carrying nine people crashed into a residential area near Cresthaven, Florida, on Sunday afternoon around 12:50 p.m., resulting in a massive fireball. The crash site is approximately eight miles from Mar-a-Lago, the Florida residence of former President Donald Trump, who was not present at the time. According to officials, all nine individuals aboard the plane were killed. The jet had departed from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and was en route to North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas when it crashed. There are no reports of injuries on the ground.

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A private jet flying from Texas to the Bahamas crashed at high speed in Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday, killing all nine people on board. asserted

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Cristian Benavides spoke with witnesses. asserted

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Florida jet crash that killed 9 sounded like bomb going off, witness says

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