In a tragic incident, a private jet crashed onto a busy Florida highway, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. The Collier County Sheriff's Office identified the victims as Edward Daniel Murphy, a 50-year-old pilot, and co-pilot Ian Frederick Hofmann, 65. The plane, a Bombardier Challenger 600 jet, had five people on board, including crew member Sydney Ann Bosmans, 23, and passengers Aaron Baker, 35, and Audra Green, 23, all from Columbus, Ohio. The three survivors were taken to a local hospital for their injuries, and their conditions remain unknown.

The harrowing audio recording of the flight captured the final moments before the crash. The pilot calmly relayed to the control tower that the aircraft had lost both engines and was making an emergency landing. "We've lost both engines," the pilot said before the audio fell silent. The plane crashed onto Interstate 75, colliding with a vehicle and causing an explosion. Witnesses reported seeing flames and black smoke rising from the scene.

The plane had departed from The Ohio State University Airport in Columbus and was en route to Naples Airport when the engine failure occurred. The pilot attempted to land on the highway but clipped a car with the wing of the plane, dragging it before hitting a concrete wall. Brianna Walker, a witness, described the terrifying experience, stating that it felt like a movie scene and that seconds separated them from potential death.

Video footage shared on social media shows the aircraft engulfed in flames, with drivers on the highway looking on in shock. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation into the crash. NTSB investigators are expected to arrive at the crash site to examine the scene and the aircraft. The plane, manufactured in 2004, is owned by East Shore Aviation LLC, a Fort Lauderdale-based company.

The identities of the victims on the ground are still unknown, and the Collier County Sheriff's Office is working to determine if they were passengers or individuals in the vicinity of the crash. The FAA and NTSB will conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the crash. A preliminary report is expected to be released in 30 days.

The incident has left the community in shock and mourning. The wealthy enclave of Naples, where the crash occurred, is home to a multimillion-dollar compound that is currently the most expensive property for sale in the US. The focus now is on the well-being of the survivors and their families, as authorities work to uncover the details surrounding this tragic event.