An American missionary father, Alexander Wurm, and his daughter Serena lost their lives when their plane crashed in Coral Springs, Florida, on November 10, 2025. They were transporting humanitarian supplies to Jamaica to help victims of Hurricane Melissa, as part of an evangelical mission led by the organization Ignite the Fire.
Plane crash on humanitarian mission
The crash occurred in Coral Springs, a residential area near Fort Lauderdale (United States), shortly after takeoff at 10:14 a.m. The aircraft, a Beechcraft King Air, was intended to deliver essential goods to Jamaica. Local authorities have not recorded any other victims at the scene.
Background: Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica
Category 5 Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica on October 30, 2025, causing at least 19 deaths and extensive property damage. Thousands of families have been displaced. Major evangelical organizations, such as Samaritan’s Purse and Convoy of Hope, launched relief efforts with the support of hundreds of local churches. Alexander Wurm has been flying regularly to Jamaica in recent days, ferrying generators, batteries and medical equipment.
- Ignite the Fire: This Christian association works throughout the Caribbean for social assistance and evangelization.
- Samaritan’s Purse: Relief organization, led by Franklin Graham, has set up an emergency hospital in Black River, Jamaica and is mobilizing 250 partner churches.
- Convoy of Hope: Truckloads of food, water and hygiene items sent to survivors.
Franklin Graham expressed his sadness and called for prayers for the Jamaican victims and members of the humanitarian teams. Regional evangelical community welcomes commitment and inspiration in missionary work, particularly in crisis contexts
