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Jet Crashes In Ocean: Search For Survivors

Shortly after taking off, the pilot issued a distress call indicating he had an engine failure, reports said.

10:40am UK, Wednesday 20 November 2013

Debris is recovered from the wreckage of the crash. Pic: US Coast Guard

 

By Sky News US Team

At least two people have been killed after a private jet crashed soon after taking off from Fort Lauderdale International Airport in Florida.

The plane was heading to Cozumel, Mexico and officials told WSVN-TV it was a medical flight, with two pilots, and a doctor and nurse on board.
The US Coast Guard said debris from the Learjet 35 was found in the Atlantic Ocean about two miles off the Florida coast.
It confirmed two bodies had been located and said rescue teams were looking for survivors.

The jet came down off the Florida coast

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen said the aircraft went down at around 8.15pm on Tuesday about three miles northeast of the airport, and ended up in waters offshore.
The Learjet was reportedly returning to Mexico after dropping off a patient at the airport.
Shortly after taking off, the pilot issued a distress call to air traffic controllers indicating he had an engine failure, WSVN-TV said.
The pilot declared "mayday, mayday, mayday," and attempted to return to the airport but was unable to.