Summary
A small plane bound for hurricane relief in Jamaica crashed in a South Florida neighborhood, killing missionary Alexander Wurm and his daughter, Serena. The plane was carrying humanitarian aid from the organization Ignite the Fire and crashed shortly after taking off. Authorities are investigating the crash, and so far, no other victims have been reported.
Key Facts
- A plane crash in Coral Springs, Florida, killed Alexander Wurm, 53, and his daughter Serena, 22.
- They were on a mission to deliver aid to Jamaica following a hurricane.
- The aircraft, a Beechcraft King Air, barely missed homes and landed in a pond.
- Ignite the Fire, the group's organization, aims to empower youth through missions in the Caribbean.
- Alexander Wurm recently helped deliver medical supplies and internet equipment to Jamaica.
- The plane involved was an older model with new engines acquired for mission work.
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lists the registered owner as International Air Services.
- Investigations by local police and federal transportation officials are ongoing at the crash site.
