Distressing air traffic control audio has captured the final moments of a private jet that crashed into a South Florida mobile home park, killing at least nine people. The crew of the Learjet 60, identified as N722BD, declared an emergency as the aircraft descended rapidly south of Palm Beach International Airport.
\n\n“Mayday, mayday. We’re descending 10,000 feet per minute,” a voice from the aircraft said, according to the audio. “We’re going to crash into the ground.”
\n\nAn air traffic controller could then be heard trying to reassure the crew, responding: “I’m here with you. Talk to me.”
\n\nThe crew subsequently reported that the aircraft was descending at 22,000 feet and banking at 60 degrees.
\n\nThe transmission then captured screaming and an unintelligible passage before a crew member said: “We’re going to die. Holy f*ck, we’re out of time.” The audio ended shortly afterwards.
\n\nAt least nine people were killed when the $2 million private jet crashed into a mobile home park in South Florida, triggering a massive fireball and destroying at least one trailer.
\n\nThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said nine people were on board the Learjet 60, which was travelling from Austin, Texas, to North Eleuthera Airport in the…
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