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CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – A Beechcraft King Air B100 aircraft, identified by its registration N30HG, crashed shortly after takeoff from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport on Monday, November 10, 2025. The plane was en route to Montego Bay, Jamaica, carrying hurricane relief supplies following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. Tragically, both occupants of the aircraft perished in the crash, which occurred in the Windsor Bay community of Coral Springs.
The aircraft reportedly struck palm trees shortly after departing from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport around 10:14 a.m. It then descended rapidly and crashed into a man-made pond. Emergency services responded within minutes, but initial search efforts by a dive team were unable to locate victims or large pieces of wreckage. The crash scene was described as active, with debris scattered in backyards, and damage to a fence and trees noted.
The two individuals who lost their lives in the crash have been identified as 53-year-old Alexander Wurm and his 22-year-old daughter, Serena Wurm. They were reportedly associated with Ignite The Fire, a religious organization founded by Alexander Wurm. No injuries were reported on the ground, and while the crash occurred near homes, no major damage to residences was reported. However, a strong odor of aviation fuel was present in the surrounding neighborhood, prompting officials to advise residents to stay indoors.
Jamaica’s Transport Minister Daryl Vaz stated that the aircraft, despite making previous trips to Jamaica for relief efforts, did not have a permit to land in the country for this specific flight. An application was made via email, but the necessary permit was never granted, as the required follow-up from the applicant was not received. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are on the scene and have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash.
The Beechcraft King Air B100, manufactured in 1976, was registered to International Air Services, Inc. This company specializes in aircraft registration services for non-U.S. citizens. The investigation is expected to be extensive, with a significant police and emergency presence remaining in the Windsor Bay area as evidence is collected. Authorities are asking residents who find any debris from the crash to report it to the Coral Springs Police Department.
