GREENACRES, Fla. (CBS12) — A Learjet crash on Sunday afternoon led to the deaths of nine individuals, including a family of four with two young children.
The incident occurred around 12:50 p.m. on South Military Trail, between Cresthaven Boulevard and 10th Avenue North, according to authorities. The aircraft, which was traveling from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas, crashed and erupted into flames, creating a loud explosion that was heard for miles.
Victims included Adam Robinson, 39; Helen Sharp, 38; and their children, Emma, 4, and Charlie, 2. Also confirmed were Rachael Reed, Charmi Fehr, Anita Maria Cetina, and 55-year-old pilot Jeffrey Gregory. Co-pilot Nathalia Filgueiras, 20, was among those killed, previously noted for earning her private pilot's license at 17.
No injuries were reported on the ground, but approximately 600 residents from a nearby mobile home park were evacuated. Military Trail remains closed in both directions, with lane closures expected to last for weeks.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the crash. Governor Ron DeSantis visited the scene, describing the incident as “like a missile coming down.”
First responders and the local community have been acknowledged for their support during this tragic event.