CRESTHAVEN, FLORIDA — A Learjet 60 crashed in a residential area near Cresthaven, Florida, around 12:50 p.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Nine people were on board the aircraft, which departed from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was headed to North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash, with the NTSB in charge of the inquiry.

Why It Matters

Bombardier announced the end of production for all new Learjet aircraft in 2021, while continuing support and maintenance for aircraft currently in service. The National Transportation Safety Board is the United States government investigative agency for civil transportation accidents.