Learjet registered to Delaware LLC crashed

The private Learjet that crashed in Florida on Sunday is registered to a limited liability company headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, according to U.S. Department of Transportation records.

The aircraft struck a mobile home park in Palm Beach County at 12:50 p.m. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed on X that everyone on board was killed. He described the incident as a horrific tragedy.

Flight data shows the jet departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was bound for the Bahamas. At 35,000 feet, the pilots reported turbulence, icing, and precipitation while requesting a 2,000-foot climb.

The plane entered a steep dive within moments. Air traffic control recordings and tracking data indicate the descent rate accelerated from 10,000 feet per minute to 30,000 feet per minute. This speed pushed the aircraft beyond its design limits.

The pilot radioed, "We are in an overspeed condition descending 20,000 feet per minute." The pilot then stated, "We're going to crash into the ground." The jet banked sharply to the right before impact.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said there were no immediate reports of ground casualties. Palm Beach County closed the road near the crash site until further notice. A media briefing is scheduled for Monday in West Palm Beach. The FAA will assist the National Transportation Safety Board with the investigation.