CORAL SPRINGS, FLA. (WSVN) – The Coral Springs community is mourning the tragic loss of a father and daughter after a plane crash on Monday afternoon. The aircraft nosedived behind a home on Northwest 57th Way off Creek Side Drive while delivering hurricane relief supplies to Jamaica.
Inside the plane were Ignite the Fire Ministry Founder Alexander Wurm and his 22-year-old daughter Serena. Friends said Alexander had been flying multiple relief flights to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa struck the region.
“He had a huge vision and heart for the people of the Caribbean nations, and when this hurricane happened, he didn’t hesitate. He sprang into action and did what he could,” said Sean Malone, CEO of Crisis Response International.
Alexander is remembered by those who knew him as a man of unwavering kindness; video posted to social media captured him handing out gifts and embracing recipients. Earlier this year, he wished his community a blessed 2025, reflecting his generous spirit and dedication to service.
The devastating accident occurred shortly after the Wurms took off from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. The plane clipped a palm tree and narrowly missed neighborhood homes before crashing. Robert Swinger-Vargas, who witnessed the incident from his car, quickly called 911.
“Next thing we know, it just took a dive, and it went straight to the ground,” he recounted.
Other area residents described the chaos and shock of the moments following the crash. Dawn Marrill said, “I looked up, and I saw all this debris in the air. It looked like somebody blew up a building.” Another resident noted, “The sound was a different sound, like if it was in distress.”
Rescue crews initially struggled to locate the aircraft, a Beech B100 King Air purchased specifically for disaster relief missions. Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Mike Moser stated, “We have not found an entire plane yet. We believe that it may be broken into smaller pieces.” 7News cameras captured images of a plane tire in a backyard and bubbles in water where the aircraft landed.
Friends say this final journey truly embodied Alexander and Serena’s mission of service and love. “I just want his family to know and those who knew him that he really made a difference,” said Malone. Ferrin Cole with Crisis Response International shared, “The last thing that he said was that he wanted to join us up on Tower Hill, distributing water filters with his daughter. Alexander lost his life today with a family member bringing supplies to Jamaica because he loved this nation and he wanted them to know Jesus.”
Alexander leaves behind a wife and two other children. Investigators continue to look into the cause of the crash. While all major roadways in the area are now open, access to the Windsor Bay community remains restricted.
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