Private jet crashes in Palm Beach just 8 miles from Trump's Mar-a-Lago as ground erupts in flames

Published: 14:45 EDT, 1 November 2026 | Updated: 15:22 EDT, 1 November 2026 A private jet carrying nine people has crashed just eight miles from Mar-a-Lago in Florida, erupting into a colossal fire and sending a boom echoing for miles.The FAA confirmed that a $2 million Learjet 60 plummeted from the air, falling 32,000 ft in a minute, causing a roaring amber blaze and plumes of smoke billowing from the scorched roadside in Greenacres, Palm Beach County. A large crater was seen as a result of the impact with debris scattered around it.The Learjet 60, which is a twin-engine business jet, nose dived near South Military Trail and Marilyn Drive around 12.50pm. It's unclear who was on board.Flight data showed that the flight was traveling from Austin, Texas, to North Eleuthera in the Bahamas before its path abruptly ended just near West Palm Beach. Donald Trump was at Mar-a-Lago on Saturday night hosting a Halloween party, but it's understood he had already departed for Iowa by the time the explosion occurred. Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office told the Daily Mail they are dealing with a 'mass casualty aircraft-related incident' but did not provide further details. Haunting videos taken from drivers' dash cams showed the jet crashing to the ground and causing the massive explosion. Footage flooding social media shows an amber blaze and plumes of smoke billowing from the scorched roadside The crash happened just eight miles from Mar-a-Lago (pictured) and the Trump golf courseMultiple reports online from locals suggest that there was a large boom before the ground started trembling and the fire erupted. One individual described being 'lifted from the ground' while another reported that the impact was so loud that it sounded as if it was a missile. The crash, which happened just eight miles away from the President's lavish estate, was so mighty it managed to topple down power lines.Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the crash or whether anyone was injured or killed. The scene is near several businesses and mobile homes.All northbound and southbound lanes of Military Trail between Cresthaven Boulevard and 10th Avenue North have been closed until further notice. The FAA said: 'A Learjet 60 crashed in a residential area near Cresthaven, Florida, around 12:50 p.m. local time on Sunday, November 1. Nine people were on board. 'The aircraft departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was headed to North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas. 'The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate. The NTSB will be in charge of the investigation and will provide all updates.' Trump was in Palm Beach at his resort overnight, celebrating the holiday by hosting hundreds of friends at a jungle-themed Halloween party.The President made an appearence, dressed as himself. 'I've spent nine hours getting ready,' he joked. 'I had ten minutes, so I came as Donald Trump tonight! Hello everybody.'Today, he made his way to Iowa for the final leg of his midterms campaign. This is a breaking news story.