Overview
- The preliminary report outlines the Nov. 10 crash that killed missionary Alexander Wurm, 53, and his daughter Serena, 22, as they ferried Hurricane Melissa relief supplies from Fort Lauderdale to Jamaica.
- Radar and ATC data show the Beechcraft King Air B100 leveled near 4,000 feet, then descended rapidly during turns as controllers heard heavy breathing and grunting instead of radio replies.
- Home security video captured a steep nose‑down attitude before impact and data indicate the airplane reached roughly 270 knots before striking a neighborhood pond and breaking apart.
- Investigators note the load plan called for about 1,000 pounds of aid, items were not weighed, cargo in the cabin was unsecured, and a generator was strapped in the rear with some supplies left behind when capacity was reached.
- Weather data show the aircraft entered a cloud band tied to a cold front, and records indicate the 1976 B100 was purchased in February 2024 and later received interior and avionics upgrades, with the probable cause still pending a months‑long investigation.