# Learjet 60 Crash Near Mar-a-Lago: Icing and Overspeed Explained - Original post: https://www.twitter.com/i/status/2117548383862960607 - Source account: [@JulieKatze](https://x.com/JulieKatze) - Source language: English - Duration: 8:38 - Published: 2026-11-03 - Canonical URL: https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained ## Transcript [0:00](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained) How exactly does a commercial jet turn into a missile and almost strike the residence of President Donald Trump? [0:08](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=8) As the aircraft was traveling near Florida, it suddenly hit severe rain and icing conditions. [0:14](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=14) To get a smooth ride, the pilot climbed rapidly to 37,000 feet, and after a few minutes, you can hear this horrifying audio recorded as the plane fell from the sky. [0:24](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=24) We are in an overspeed condition, descending 20,000 feet per minute. Look outside, Jack! Look outside. [0:32](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=32) So what was the primary reason for this catastrophic failure? [0:36](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=36) Notice in this frame that the tail stabilizer is missing. [0:39](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=39) When an aircraft loses its horizontal stabilizer, it is stripped of its ability to maintain level flight. [0:46](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=46) The plane will always suffers an immediate and violent nose-down dive, and the jet drops like a missile filled with tons of TNT. [0:54](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=54) But the biggest mystery of all, almost nothing was left of the wreckage. [0:58](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=58) So how exactly does a corporate jet turn into a supersonic missile, right? [1:03](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=63) On Sunday, November 1st, 2026, a Learjet 60 crashed in Crest Haven, Florida, plunging into the earth just nine miles from President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence. It is exactly this kind of unpredictable, high-speed airborne threat that necessitates advanced air defense networks, like Avenger missile systems, around [1:26](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=86) high-value targets. Carrying nine people, this business jet, tail number 722B, departed from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas, bound for North Eleuthera in the Bahamas. [1:41](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=101) While navigating the airspace near Naples, Florida, the flight crew reported severe icing conditions alongside moderate turbulence. [1:49](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=109) Seeking a smoother ride, they asked air traffic control for clearance to climb to 37,000 feet. [1:56](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=116) Shortly after receiving that clearance, something went catastrophically wrong. [2:00](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=120) The aircraft entered a deadly overspeed condition, rolling into a steep right-hand dive and dropping at an unfathomable rate of over 32,000 feet per minute. [2:11](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=131) At exactly 12:50 PM, the plane nosedived into a residential neighborhood near Military Trail and 10th Avenue North in Palm Beach County. [2:20](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=140) Well, the destructive energy is released when a 22,000-pound corporate jet strikes the earth at nearly 800 miles per hour. [2:29](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=149) Flight tracking receivers pinpointed the aircraft's position until it reached roughly 400 feet above the ground. [2:36](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=156) A nearby dash cam captured the last tenth of a second in just four individual frames. [2:42](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=162) In that thirtieth of a second, the Learjet moved more than half its entire length, translating to a velocity of about 1,000 feet per second. [2:52](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=172) In these final frames, the wings and body still appear joined, though the tail's horizontal stabilizer is too blurred to confirm if it broke off in flight. [3:02](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=182) This translates to an impact speed of roughly 691 miles per hour. At this velocity, the jet hit Mach 1 faster than it was ever certified to fly. [3:13](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=193) The air pushed against the airframe over five times harder than it would during normal cruising altitudes. [3:19](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=199) Bound for the Bahamas from Austin, the jet carried an estimated 2,900 pounds of remaining fuel. [3:27](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=207) The aircraft itself weighed about 19,000 pounds. [3:30](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=210) When it struck the ground, the motion carried approximately 425 million joules of energy, the kinetic equivalent of 225 pounds of TNT. [3:42](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=222) For context, a jet like this is only designed to bear under 3 Gs in flight. The aircraft instantly broke apart, with debris flying a significant distance. [3:53](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=233) The remaining jet fuel held roughly 100 times more energy than the physical impact itself. It erupted in a massive fireball, releasing the energy equivalent of nearly 14 tons of TNT. [4:05](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=245) The fuel burns rapidly rather than detonating. [4:09](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=249) The resulting crater measured roughly 30 feet wide, punching deep enough to reach groundwater. [4:16](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=256) We have the exact audio of Flight 722 Bravo Delta before it crashed. [4:22](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=262) Novair 722 Bravo Delta, Miami Center radar. [4:25](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=265) There's a moderate to extreme precipitation 11 o'clock, 5 miles, uh, scattered 150 miles worth of clouds, please. Deviating left and right when able. [4:32](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=272) Consider it a team miss. This is the pilot speaking from the Learjet 722. [4:43](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=283) Novair 722 Bravo Delta, request direct Freeport. [4:47](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=287) Novair 722 Bravo Delta, cleared direct Freeport. [4:48](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=288) And this is the part where the flight controller directed the Learjet to fly away from the rain or some kind of icy storm. [4:54](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=294) Direct Freeport. Thanks. 2 Bravo Delta. Novair 2 Bravo Delta, the trend to Freeport looks pretty nasty. [4:59](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=299) There's areas of moderate to extreme precipitation, 11 o'clock and two, five miles, 100 miles in diameter. [5:06](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=306) Roger. Looking at... looking at FIMD. Here, the pilot is saying FIMD, then Freeport, the route they were going to take. [5:15](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=315) Novair 722 Bravo Delta, we're just gonna do Freeport and then Freeport. [5:19](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=319) Novair 722 Bravo Delta, roger. Novair 722 Bravo Delta, descend and maintain flight level three five zero. [5:28](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=328) Three five zero. Novair 722 Bravo Delta, deviations left or right of course are approved. [5:37](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=337) Freeport when able. Freeport when able. 2 Bravo Delta. [5:42](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=342) Novair 2 Bravo Delta, Miami Center, 125.07, 25.07. [5:45](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=345) 25.07. [5:51](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=351) This is where the chaos started as the pilot detected light ice. [5:55](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=355) Miami 722 Bravo Delta, three five zero, turning direct Freeport. We have light, clear ice that is manageable and moderate turbulence. [6:05](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=365) The jet began rocking violently back and forth inside. [6:09](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=369) Okay, Gulf 2347, climb, maintain level three three zero. [6:14](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=374) Three three zero, Gulf 2347. Aircraft is right clear ice to moderate turbulence. Say again. [6:21](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=381) 722 Bravo Delta 350, moderate turbulence, plus or minus, okay, now 700 feet, 600 feet. [6:32](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=392) November, so Roger, say outside air temperature. [6:36](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=396) Negative 47 degrees Celsius. We're managing the ice, but it is moderate turbulence. We're direct report. [6:44](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=404) Now, this part is the most horrifying as the pilot cries for help. [6:48](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=408) 722 Bravo Delta, we're descending 8,000. [6:51](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=411) Mayday, mayday, we're descending 10,000 feet per minute. [6:55](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=415) November 722 Bravo Delta, Roger. Declaring emergency, 722 Bravo Delta. [7:02](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=422) We are in an over speed condition, descending 20,000 feet per minute. [7:07](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=427) November 722 Bravo Delta, Roger. I'll proceed your discretion. [7:11](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=431) Let me know what you need. Inside, the pilot is asking the other crew member, Jack, to look outside the cockpit as the plane is nose-diving at 27,000 per minute. [7:22](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=442) We're gonna crash into the ground, 722 Bravo Delta. [7:26](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=446) Fuck. November 2 Bravo Delta, I'm here with you. Talk to me. [7:31](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=451) We are descending 22,000 feet, and we are banking 60 degrees. [7:39](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=459) What is my name? [7:44](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=464) November 2 Bravo Delta, Roger. [7:50](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=470) Fuck. Look outside, Jack. Look outside. Holy fuck, we're out of time. [7:56](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=476) The jet had probably already crashed, while the control tower was still helplessly looking for any sign. [8:02](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=482) November 2 Bravo Delta. [8:07](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=487) November 2 Bravo Delta, how do you hear? [8:10](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=490) November 2 Bravo Delta, Miami. Delta 1965, we're going to be there a few years. [8:18](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=498) Say small signs. It was at this moment that the signal ASLO disappeared. [8:25](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/DkyCp5ZKTKlj/en/learjet-60-crash-near-mar-a-lago-icing-and-overspeed-explained?t=505) But how exactly did this helicopter crash into a massive airliner just as the plane was preparing to land on runway 33? We'll break down the jet you see in the video by clicking the links here.