Private Jet Carrying Aid to Jamaica Crashes Into Pond Killing Two on Board

FLORIDA, U.S.A. – A relief flight headed to Jamaica ended in tragedy Monday when a private jet crashed into a pond in Coral Springs, Florida.

The Beechcraft King Air was carrying supplies for Hurricane Melissa victims when it went down just after takeoff from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.

The victims have been identified as 53-year-old Alexander Wurm and his 22-year-old daughter Serena. The two were part of the evangelical group Ignite the Fire, known for flying aid missions to Jamaica.

Investigators say the plane lost control during climb — both were killed on impact.