The reported final words in the case of the terrifying Florida private jet crash have reportedly been released. A video showing the plane's communication with air traffic control prior to the deadly crash has been posted on social media, per Breaking911.
The audio begins with the plane communicating that there is something wrong. "Moderate turbulence, plus or minus, okay now, 700 feet, 600 feet," the pilot explains. The air traffic control advises the pilot to "stay outside air temperature".
While the major details of the crash are yet to be released, the reported air traffic control audio may help to shed some light on things. The pilot explains that it is "-47C" which equates to -52.6F, and that they are "managing the ice".
Things take a turn later on in the audio as the plane appears to begin a sharp decline of altitude. "We're descending 8,000 - mayday, mayday! We're descending 10,000 feet per minute!"
In the span of 20 seconds, the plane then reportedly dips further down to "20,000 feet".
And then comes the gut-wrenching part - the pilot says, "We're going to crash into the ground, 722 Bravo Delta." A high pitched scream can be heard before she screams, "F***! We're gonna crash! Holy f***, we're out of time!" before the audio transmission cuts out.
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The FAA Released a Statement About the Terrifying Crash
The FAA released a statement about the terrifying crash just hours after it occurred, shedding light about the plane's origins and destinations, per Fox News.
"The aircraft departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was headed to North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas," they said.
"Nine people were on board," they added. None have been expected to survive following the crash - video footage from the incident shows the plane crashing into the ground at a nosedive angle and at a high speed.
"The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate," they continued. The cause of the crash has not yet been determined. "The NTSB will be in charge of the investigation and will provide all updates."
This is a truly chilling situation. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by this tragic crash.
