India, Nov. 2 -- A private Learjet 60 carrying nine people crashed in the West Palm Beach area of Florida on Sunday while flying from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed that all nine people on board were killed.

The aircraft, registered as N722BD, plunged toward a residential neighborhood near a mobile home park before exploding on impact.

Audio from the air traffic control (ATC) exchange before the crash has emerged, revealing the crew's final moments.

Initially, the pilot reported moderate turbulence and icing conditions. The crew also discussed finding smoother air as they continued toward Freeport in the Bahamas. The reported outside temperature was minus 47 degrees Celsius.

The situation ...