Nine people died when a private jet plunged onto a Florida highway. Among them were a family of four and a pilot whose final moments reportedly surfaced in chilling audio, leaving loved ones facing an unimaginable loss. As investigators search for answers, reports describe what Captain Jeff Gregory was heard saying before the recording fell silent: a final pray… Continues…

The Learjet 60 was traveling from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas when it crashed around 12:50 p.m. Sunday. All nine aboard died, including a family of four, their nanny, 20-year-old co-pilot Nathalia, and Captain Jeff Gregory, 55. According to ABC News, the FAA said the aircraft descended from 35,250 feet to 8,750 feet in just over a minute. Investigators are examining weather conditions and evidence suggesting the aircraft may have begun breaking apart before impact; the cause remains undetermined.

According to The Mirror, Gregory could be heard reciting the Lord’s Prayer in a recording from the flight’s final moments: “Who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.” His former employer, East Coast Jets, offered condolences to everyone affected. A longtime friend remembered him as diligent and dependable, with a childhood dream of flying. Gregory reportedly leaves behind his wife, Cheryl, and three children—a family now grieving alongside the other victims’ loved ones