09/FEB/2024 Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 (N823KD) performing flight into Naples KAPF was turning final for runway 23 when the pilots reported they had just lost both engines and would be unable to make the runway. The aircraft crash landed on Highway I-75 and burst into flames.

Here are the South Florida links to the Bombardier Challenger jet that crashed near Naples

From victims involved to the aircraft itself -- local families, companies and leaders are among those mourning this weekend.

Friday's fiery jet crash on Interstate 75 near Naples has some notable connections to the South Florida community.

From victims involved to the aircraft itself -- local families, companies and leaders are among those mourning this weekend.

Five people were onboard the jet, according to the FAA. The two victims who died were pilot Edward Daniel Murphy, 50, of Oakland Park and second in command Ian Frederick Hofmann, 65, of Pompano Beach, Collier County's Sheriff's Office announced on social media Saturday.

Hofmann’s son Christopher sent NBC6 a statement on his father's passing.

“The family is in shock and devastated but want to express our thanks for the heartfelt support we have received," he stated. "We know our father died a hero doing his best to save everyone he could on the plane. We ask for prayers during this difficult time.”

The people who survived are crew member Sydney Ann Bosmans, 23, of Jupiter, as well as passengers Aaron Baker, 35, and Audra Green, 23, both of Columbus, Ohio.

They're believed to be the same three people caught on camera running from the wreck -- saying two pilots were still inside the aircraft as it went up in flames.

https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/here-are-all-the-south-florida-links-to-the-bombardier-challenger-jet-that-crashed-near-naples/3231065/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKAw1ioDcAE& ;t=45s

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