Prayers ip! A father and daughter passed out after a plane crash en route to Jamaica for the Hurricane Reaver Mission

A Christian missionary father and his daughter were killed when a small plane crashed in South Florida. The plane was headed to Jamaica for hurricane relief work. Service Organization Silence the fire They identified the two victims of Monday morning’s clash over being the founder of the group, Alexander Wurm53, and his daughter Serena Wurm22.

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More details about the plane crash

The threads were bringing humanitarian aid to Jamaica, according to the organization. Suddenly, the Beechcraft King Air Plane they were flying crashed. Arrived at the pool in the Fort Lauderdale Subrings of Coral Springs. The plane missed home. As of Tuesday morning, investigators had not reported any other victims.

The Turboprop plane went down shortly after takeoff from Fort Lauderdale International Airport at about 10:14 AM on Monday, authorities said. Police and fire rescue responded to the crash site five minutes later. Flight tracking website Flalaware shows the plane made four more flights to and from Jamaica in the past week. It traveled between George town in the Cayman Islands and Montego Bay and Negril in Jamaica, before arriving in Fort Lauderdale on Friday.

According to aviation records, the plane was built in 1976. Its registered owner is listed as international air services.

Alex Wrum posted on the missionary journey

In recent weeks, Alexander Wurm helped deliver medical supplies, water filters and starlink internet equipment to Jamaica. He was working with the aid organization Response International, according to a video statement the group posted online.

“What I can tell you about Alex is that he had a great vision for the people of the Caribbean nations. And when this storm happened, he didn’t jump into action and do what he could,” said international founder Sean Malone.

Malone added, “He really made a difference in people’s lives on the ground by getting the resources to do it. He saved lives and gave his life.”

A post by Alexander Wurm in recent days suggested that the evangelist has recently acquired a plane to further his missionary work across the Caribbean. He also described the plane as “the spirit of the old king with new engines of the brand. He also called it “perfect” for the export of boats for manufacturers, batteries and building materials in Jamaica.

“I have been a pilot since 2005 and I felt that the ministry must have aircraft if it wants to successfully bless the Caribbean!” Wurm wrote on social media on November 2. he added.

Photos and videos on Social Media Show WURM Posting a photo on the flight page and uploading shipping boxes from a flight full of volunteers.

Crash under investigation

The Coral Springs Police Department said Wednesday that a police presence will be at the scene of the crash as investigators gather evidence. Also, the National Peacekeeping Safety Board is investigating the accident.

Broward County, where the plane took off and where the crash happened, is home to a large Caribbean American community. It went into action collecting relief supplies following Hurricane Melissa, which left a path of destruction in the Caribbean.

The fire statement on social media described the Wurm family as passionate about humanitarian work and their Christian faith.

“Together, their last journey was a reflection of courage and bravery,” he said, reminding us of the power of service and love, “toward,” rest in peace, Alexander and Serena – your light stands in all your changed lives. “

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Associated Press/Report for amel writer Kate Payne contributed to this report via AP Newsroom.