"Descending at 20,000 feet per minute". Private jet crash kills in Florida

A private jet crash in Florida resulted in the deaths of all nine occupants. The aircraft, en route from Austin to the Bahamas, descended rapidly before disappearing from radar. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud explosion as the jet hit the ground, creating a crater and igniting debris near residential areas. Approximately 600 residents were evacuated for safety inspections. The pilot communicated distress signals about ice accumulation and turbulence before the crash. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis described the incident as catastrophic, while investigations into the cause, including weather conditions, are underway. This marks the second deadliest aviation accident in the U.S. this year.