Revealed: Last Moments of Plane Crash That Claimed Lives of Father and Daughter Delivering Aid to Hurricane Victims

New insights have emerged regarding the final moments of a humanitarian flight that crashed in Florida while en route to Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa. The plane plunged thousands of feet in a very brief span before hitting a small pond in Coral Springs on November 10, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported.

The crash resulted in the deaths of pastor Alexander Wurm, 53, and his daughter Serena, 22, who were on a mission to deliver aid to hurricane-affected communities in the Caribbean.

The NTSB report, obtained by PEOPLE, detailed that the Beech King Air B100 began its rapid descent just minutes after departing Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE). Air traffic controllers heard unusual sounds, described as heavy breathing and grunting, over the radio while trying to communicate with the aircraft. By that time, the plane had already dropped approximately 1,500 feet. Seconds later, its last recorded position was near the impact site, roughly 200 feet west and 350 feet above the pond where it ultimately crashed. Surveillance footage captured the aircraft nose-diving into the water at 10:19 a.m. local time.

Alexander Wurm, the founder of the ministry Ignite the Fire, was a respected pastor in the Cayman Islands. The ministry described him as known for his warmth and unwavering kindness. Serena Wurm, following her fathers humanitarian path, was recognized as a source of compassion and hope, dedicated to helping those in need. The organization highlighted that their final mission exemplified courage and selflessness.

The aircraft had been purchased by Alexander in February 2024 and underwent a full interior and avionics upgrade in June of that year. Before departing, the pilot had advised that the plane could carry only 1,000 pounds of cargo. However, the NTSB noted that the cargo was not weighed prior to takeoff, although the pilot confirmed that the maximum capacity had been reached. A photo from the plane showed unsecured cargo spread across passenger seats, while the remaining supplies were left for another trip.

The NTSB confirmed that the crash occurred just minutes after takeoff and that there were no indications of smoke or vapor from the aircraft before impact, based on recordings near the site.

Author: Lucas Grant