Nine dead after Learjet crashes into Cresthaven neighborhood

A private business jet crashed into a residential area in Cresthaven on Sunday, killing all nine people on board. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the incident occurred around 12:50 p.m. The aircraft involved was a Learjet 60.

The jet departed from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas. It was scheduled to land at North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas. Officials stated that nine individuals were aboard the plane at the time of the crash.

The National Transportation Safety Board has taken the lead role in investigating the accident. The FAA will support the federal inquiry. Agency officials indicated that a preliminary accident report is expected by the next business day.

Federal officials have not yet released the names or conditions of the victims. They have also not determined what caused the aircraft to crash short of its destination. It is unclear if anyone on the ground was injured during the impact.

The crash site is located in a neighborhood near Cresthaven. The plane was on an international flight when it went down. Local residents reported seeing the aircraft descend rapidly before the collision.