Small plane carrying hurricane relief supplies for Jamaica crashes in Florida neighborhood
Summary
A small plane carrying hurricane relief supplies for Jamaica crashed in a residential area in Florida shortly after takeoff. No victims were found, and authorities are now focused on recovery and investigating the crash. The plane was part of an effort to help Jamaica recover from Hurricane Melissa, a strong storm that caused severe damage.Key Facts
- A small turboprop plane crashed in Coral Springs, Florida, minutes after taking off on a relief mission to Jamaica.
- The plane was carrying supplies to help Jamaica recover from Hurricane Melissa.
- No victims were found during search efforts, which have now become a recovery operation.
- The crash occurred near a residential area, but no homes were damaged.
- The plane took off from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport at 10:14 a.m. and crashed five minutes later.
- Federal aviation officials are investigating the cause of the crash.
- The registered owner of the plane is International Air Services.
- Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, made landfall in Jamaica on October 28, causing extensive damage and affecting thousands of families.
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