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NTSB: Guttural Sounds Preceded Fatal Florida Plane Crash
4 Dec
Summary
- Controllers heard grunts and heavy breathing before the crash.
- Missionary father Alexander Wurm and daughter Serena died.
- Plane carried humanitarian aid for Jamaica when it crashed.
The final moments of a tragic flight carrying a missionary father and daughter were detailed by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Air traffic controllers heard distressing sounds of heavy breathing and grunting before the Beechcraft King Air aircraft rapidly descended. The plane crashed on November 10, 2025, in Coral Springs, Florida, killing Alexander Wurm, 53, and his 22-year-old daughter Serena.
The Wurms were on a mission to deliver humanitarian aid, including a generator, to Jamaica. The NTSB's preliminary report indicates the plane began a sharp descent shortly after departing from Fort Lauderdale. Investigators are examining whether the aircraft might have been overloaded, a factor that could have contributed to the crash, though no definitive cause has been determined.
The plane, which had recently undergone significant upgrades, broke apart upon impact in a residential area, fortunately missing homes. This flight was part of humanitarian efforts following devastation in Jamaica caused by Hurricane Melissa. The organization founded by Wurm, Ignite the Fire, stated the family was deeply committed to humanitarian work and their faith across the Caribbean.
