“We’re Out Of Time!” — Cockpit Audio Reveals Final Moments Of Florida Jet Crash
All nine people on board a private Learjet died after it crashed into a residential area in Florida on Sunday afternoon.
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A private Learjet plummeted into a residential area in Florida, US, on Sunday afternoon, 1 November, killing all nine people on board
The terrifying final moments of the flight were captured in air traffic control recordings, revealing the crew's desperate struggle.
The Bombardier-made jet was travelling from Texas to the Bahamas when it encountered severe weather over Palm Beach County.
All nine passengers aboard the private Learjet perished in the tragic crash.
Image via New Straits Times / ReutersInitial radio transmissions indicated the pilots were managing ice building up on the aircraft and dealing with moderate turbulence while searching for smoother air
However, the situation deteriorated rapidly, with the crew issuing a frantic "Mayday, mayday" as the aircraft dropped.
The plane began descending at a rate of 10,000 feet per minute, before violently accelerating to a horrifying 20,000 feet per minute. "We're going to crash into the ground," a voice from the cockpit was heard saying, before declaring they had run out of time.
The jet slammed into the ground near the entrance of a mobile home park in Lake Worth Beach, triggering a massive explosion
Florida governor Ron DeSantis addressed the media near the impact zone, describing the crash as a major tragedy.
"When you see that video, it's a jarring thing," he said, noting the horrific scale of the destruction. "It was like a missile coming down, and a massive explosion, debris going everywhere," he added.
The violent impact left a massive crater next to the road, forcing the immediate evacuation of approximately 600 nearby residents.
Displaced locals were relocated to two county shelters while emergency services secured the devastating crash site. The US Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board launched an official investigation into the tragedy.
