Learjet Plummets to Ground in Florida, Killing 9 NYT - Home Page By: Christina MoralesοΌ David Ovalle and Georgia Gee 2 November 2026 at 02:06 Photos and video posted online showed the plane diving nose first to the ground and exploding. In a radio call, the pilot said the plane was descending at a speed of 20,000 feet per minute. Β© Mark Elias/Associated PressThe aftermath of a plane crash in Palm Beach County, Fla., on Sunday. Nine people were on board, officials said.