Aircraft crash under investigation in Palm Beach County
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Update 3:25 p.m.: A Learjet carrying nine people crashed in a residential area of Palm Beach County Sunday afternoon, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.The FAA said a Learjet 60 crashed near Cresthaven around 12:50 p.m.According to the FAA, nine people were aboard the aircraft. The plane had departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was headed to North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas.The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said the aircraft incident is being investigated in the area of Military Trail between Cresthaven Boulevard and 10th Avenue North.Deputies said all northbound and southbound lanes of Military Trail are closed until further notice and drivers should avoid the area.The FAA said it and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash, with the NTSB leading the investigation and providing updates.The FAA said its information is preliminary and subject to change.Authorities have not released additional information about