Palm Beach jet crash kills nine as singer rumors spread
A Learjet 60 crashed in West Palm Beach on Sunday, prompting mistaken online reports about musician Lenny Kravitz.
By Pavel Henderson ·
Nine people died when a private Learjet 60 crashed in West Palm Beach on Sunday, November 1. The impact occurred around 1:00 p.m. local time, triggering an immediate search for the cause and the identities of those aboard.
The crash sparked a wave of misinformation on social media. Users mistakenly identified the pilot with musician Lenny Kravitz. This error likely stemmed from a photo the pilot had previously shared showing her flying with Kravitz on a similar route.
Kravitz’s team quickly responded to the rumors. They stated to TMZ that the reports of his death were false and incorrect. The musician, who is 62 years old, was not listed among the victims.
The pilot also addressed the confusion directly on TikTok. She clarified that she was not the pilot of the crashed aircraft. She asked the public to stop spreading incorrect information and to treat the tragedy with respect.
The Federal Aviation Administration and local fire departments confirmed the jet originated in Austin, Texas. It was scheduled to land at North Eleuthera airport in the Bahamas. The aircraft struck a tree near Military Trail in the Cresthaven neighborhood.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the death of all nine individuals on board. The West Palm Beach Fire Department managed the scene following the initial notification of the crash.
Source: KTVW-DT
