A Father and Daughter's Final Flight for Jamaica

Alexander Wurm and his daughter Serena were tragically killed when their plane crashed shortly after taking off from Fort Lauderdale's executive airport. They were on a mission to deliver aid to Jamaica, which had been devastated by Hurricane Melissa.

The Crash

Plane: Beechcraft King Air
Location: Fort Lauderdale's executive airport
Impact: The plane narrowly missed houses before crashing into a lake.
Casualties: No one on the ground was injured.

The Mission

Purpose: Delivering aid to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa.
Supplies: Medical supplies, water filters, and roofing screws.
Organization: Ignite the Fire, a Christian ministry founded by Alexander Wurm.

The Victims

Alexander Wurm
Age: 53
Role: Church leader and founder of Ignite the Fire.
Mission: Helping young people in the Caribbean.
Serena Wurm
Age: 22
Role: Humanitarian worker, described as a beacon of hope.

Tributes

Sean Malone (Crisis Relief International):
Praised Wurm's quick response and dedication.
Highlighted his bravery and commitment to helping others.
Ferrin Cole (Team leader in Jamaica):
Noted Wurm's repeated efforts to bring supplies.
Emphasized his goal to spread the message of Jesus through his help.

The Family

Surviving Family Members:
Wife: Candace Wurm
Children: James (17) and Christiana (20)

Recovery Efforts

Plane: 1976 King Air, regularly traveling between the Cayman Islands and Jamaica.
Status: Bodies not yet recovered.
Investigation: Ongoing to determine the cause of the crash.